Community Stories Somaythia Airhart and her mother Phon Thach are survivors of the Cambodian Killing Fields and longtime Seattle residents. Somaythia shares her memories of growing up during a time of war and being a refugee.

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WATCH VIDEOS Seattle's Somali Community Somali Americans are one of the fastest growing populations in Seattle. That growth has led to economic, political and religious successes as well as challenges. Community Stories: Hidmo Means Home Rahwa and Asmeret Habtes Central District restaurant Hidmo is more than just an Eritrean restaurant. More Community Stories Videos...	TV SCHEDULE Turn on the Seattle Channel, Cable Channel 21, to watch Community Stories on: Monday, 7/6 at 12:30 p.m. Monday, 7/6 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, 7/6 at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7/7 at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, 7/7 at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, 7/7 at 1:30 p.m. For addition broadcast times visit our TV Schedule.

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The Community Stories series is about the inspirational people, the relevant issues and the cultural traditions and rich histories that make up our many communities. These short television profiles highlight our citizens through stories consisting of personal interviews, slice of life episodes and insightful portraits. The Seattle Channel is asking individuals, community leaders, community associations, neighborhood centers, ethnic groups, new Americans, seniors and young people to tell their stories for television.

To submit story input and for further information about Community Stories, please contact: Shannon Gee, Community Stories Senior Producer, (206) 233-3982, shannon.gee@seattle.gov

Community Stories Producer: Shannon Gee