Nura Ahmed

Nura Ahmed is an organizer, writer, and artist based in Seattle and South King County.

Nura Ahmed

Zia Mohajerjasbi, left, gives direction during filming of "Know Your Place," which returns to Tasveer Film Center on Aug. 6, 2026.

Zia Mohajerjasbi on 'Know Your Place' and a Changing South Seattle

Aug 06, 2026

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Nas Abdi, left, and Fadumo Abdi pose with the "Rooted in Culture, Raised With Love" parenting toolkit during its debut event at Highline College in Des Moines on July 11, 2026.

Somali and Oromo Families Shape Toolkit for Culturally Rooted Early Learning

Jul 22, 2026

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A young woman who learned buraanbur, a traditional Somali dance, dances in a circle of other girls and women on Jan. 24 at the Tukwila Community Center. Buraanbur is often performed in women-only spaces.

OPINION | In South Seattle, a Program that Teaches Traditional Somali Dance Restores Hope

Feb 11, 2026

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After "The Red Chador" visited Volunteer Park, the chadoras moved to Pike Place Market. (Photo: Bruce Tom)

'The Red Chador': Tacoma Artist Anida Yoeu Ali Demands to Be Seen

Jun 12, 2024

5 min read

Bilal Salad, one of the organizers of Somali Cultural Center's inaugural event. (Photo: Nura Ahmed)

Somali Cultural Center: Nurturing Somali Arts in Seattle

May 23, 2024

5 min read

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