[S6E4] Abdi Nor Iftin on Reframing Language | Author of "Call Me American"

Today we are interviewing Somali American author Abdi Nor Iftin! Abdi is author of the book Call Me American, and you may have heard him on This American Life ("Abdi and the Golden Ticket") or on NPR or the BBC. Abdi Iftin was a refugee who won the US Diversity Visa lottery program while living as a refugee in Kenya and moved to the United States. Fascinated with the US since watching American movies as a child, Abdi Iftin talks about his journey becoming fully American and fighting prejudice because of his identity. He also talks his thoughts on the global displacement crisis and how we can be a better global community, as well as his upcoming documentary! More information about Abdi Iftin and links to buy Call Me American can be found here: https://www.callmeamerican.com/ What did you think of Abdi Iftin's thoughts on how we can reframe the language we use to talk about refugees (or people seeking refuge)? We want to hear from YOU! Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Jackie Burnett (Host/Editor) Aidan Thomason (Producer/Co-Editor) Claire Mattes (Producer) Esha Hegde Diana Clark Anusha Ghosh Victoria Halsey Rohit Swain Patrick Anderson Emily Jensen Saanvi Somani Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)