BBC' Shiino striked by a stroke

[The-Screw]

the doctor has spoken, now how could i disagree with that?

[Cawar]

Lol. Waa i sharafte allaha ku sharfee.. I just googled that shit man.

[Amethyst]

But he hadn't forgotten his first passion. In 1997 he started volunteering on "Somali TV," a cable-access program started by Minneapolis teacher Abdul Osman. He also did on-air informational reports for ECHO, a nonprofit program that gives health and safety messages in a variety of immigrant languages.

This prolly isnt said much, but one of the things that's made Somalis in the state of Minnesota so progressively connected and involved with their communities, and that of the mainstream America, was through their first access to TV broadcasting. Mr. Shiine was the host of the very first original Somali TV show, ten or so years ago.The whole thing was pretty cool, actually. They used to celebrate any and all achievements by Somalis in the community, and play tons of great Somali music. I remember them doing a coverage of the first Somali mall when it was opened, giving airtime to random eedo's. lol. They also went to speak with hilib halaal markets, and restaurant owners giving the people a glimpse of the entrepreneurial side of Somalis. Before you knew it everyone thought it was possible and wanted in on it. He also covered the first high school graduation ceremonies, and spoke with students and parents afterwards. Everyone watching was so proud, and couldnt wait until they had their kids do the same. Thus prompting a wave of high school grads into colleges, and universities. As Somalis started to become more politically involved, he interviewed elected US officials, who funny enough warmed up to us, and to the delight of everyone watching said a couple words in Somali. lol..From that point on, the local government ties to our community became stronger. Whenever Somalis have functions they'd invite em' (Granted they don't always come but still send people with statements in their place), and come election time the elected officials take the Somalis into consideration as their (democratic) constituencies and invite to speak with them. The point of this all is that Somalis in MN have come a long way, and people like Shiine have been at the forefront of this progression! Anyway, I'm so saddened to see something like this happening to him, or anyone else for that matter.

May Allah grant him the strength he needs to recover from this, and make it easier on him and his family! Amiin.