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The different diaspora groups that make up the United States inevitably have fought for representation through the voting process. VOA is profiling a group of emerging politicians with direct ties to Africa who are changing the face of American politics. One is Omar Fateh, whose parents came from Somalia. Here is his story in his own words. Camera: Betty Ayoub Produced by: Betty Ayoub, Carol Guensburg