As a percussionist from Iraq, Ahmed Al-Saheri has been discouraged from playing his music in public due to shame. Andrea Muraskin documents Ahmed's love for music, his desire to play and share his music publically, and his life in Iraq.

Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Hannah Fox captures the life of Cober.

The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

G. Ligaiya Romero documents how two Somali-American cousins are striving to find their place in Lewiston through the hip-hop scene.

In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.

In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.

Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Rebecca Erenrich highlights the life of Cober, who discusses the situation in Darfur and living in Sudan.

One mystical form of Islam known as Sufism has been practiced in the United States since the early 20th Century, and in Maine, there are people who practice Sufi meditation. Jessica Miller explores the experiences of Sufi followers and discusses how the practice works for individuals.

The WINGS (Women in Nurturing Group Support) support group aimed to help single mothers and women who were living in poverty by providing advice and assistance. Gerrie Brown, who ran this support group, is the focus of James Sylvan's research, which highlights Brown's work and her personal life.

Although small businesses compete for clientele from large companies and see a growing rate in failure, the American dream is to start a business and be successful. Catherine O'Brien explores the lives of three business owners in Portland, who came to the United States as refugees, and run their own businesses as a way to service their community.

The United States provides refuge for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somalia to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

The United States provides refuge for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Anne-Marie McReynolds captures images of refugees from Somalia.