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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 24 MIN

How Fremont Became a Hub for Afghan-Americans

from The Bay · host KQED

Fremont is the fourth largest city in the Bay Area and it’s also home to one of the largest populations of Afghans in the U.S. Today, we’re running an episode from our friends at Bay Curious that traces the history of the Afghan community in Fremont over 40 years. We meet Afghan refugees and  learn what makes”Little Kabul” unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fremont is the fourth largest city in the Bay Area and it’s also home to one of the largest populations of Afghans in the U.S. Today, we’re running an episode from our friends at Bay Curious that traces the history of the Afghan community in Fremont over 40 years. We meet Afghan refugees and  learn what makes”Little Kabul” unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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