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SUDANESE
Community in North Texas |
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Emigrating from a country that extends from the pyramids of Merawi in the midst of the Sahara to the vivacious wild life of the equatorial forests, North Texas Sudanese are a group of mostly educated emigrants that form a vibrant, coherent, and closely meshed community of young newcomers that reflect the varied culture of their ancestral country. Students, professional, entrepreneurs and others form the heart of this growing community that have two schools, community centers and several places of worship, and that contributes ardently to the cultural, economic and social life in North Texas. |
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| The principal reasons for migration are for economic and political instability. Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics in Sudan since independence from the UK in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civil wars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were rooted in northern economic, political, and social domination of largely non-Muslim, non-Arab southern Sudanese. In actuality, the conflict is motivated by desire to control access to the rich natural resources found in the South. |
Population in North Texas estimated by community leaders: 3,000
Sudanese immigrant men outnumber women.
About 40% of local Sudanese hold a bachelor's or higher degree.
Average household size: 4
Average family income: $32,000
Estimated undocumented:
American citizens or green card holders:
Most Sudanese in North Texas are either foreign-born or are second generation born in America.
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New arrivals still speak Arabic or their tribal dialect. Nearly half of Sudanese immigrants do not yet speak English very well. |
Irving and Fort Worth, with small numbers dispersed across the metroplex.
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Sudanese immigrants are employed in both professional positions and blue-collar jobs. The former work in management, professinal, service, sales and office positions. The latter are found in production, construction, transportation, and material moving occupations. |
| Sunni Muslim with a somewhat larger percentage of Christians who originated in southern Sudan. |
Abdurrahaman Habani, 972-510-9162 |
Hisham Awadelkariem, Sudan Association, 469-867-7800
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North Texas Sudan Club
The Sudanese Community Society
The Sudanese Women Organization
The Sudanese Student Association
North Texas Sudanese Community Center
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