Youth Groups in Minnesota Reach Out to Somali-Americans

gang – n. a group of people, often criminals

self-esteem – n. a sense of one’s worth or importance

cup – n. a prize or award given in recognition of one’s success

salient – adj. relating to a striking point or quality

platform – n. a vehicle used for a purpose; a surface, usually raised

takeaway – n. a finding based on presented facts or information

civic – adj. of or related to a citizen or citizenship

negative – adj. marked by denial or refusal; having disagreeable qualities

labeled – v. identified; named

fit – adj. physically or mentally sound