# Omar Bah
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omar bah is a Gambian journalist and refugee residing in the United States and is the founder of the Refugee Dream Center in Rhode Island.
== Biography ==
omar bah grew up in a small impoverished town in Gambia, where he was one of the few children to finish a high-school level education. Gambia was under a dictatorship at the time, and at 21 Bah decided he wanted to be a human rights lawyer to fight injustice; however it was not possible to complete the necessary degrees in Gambia, so he switched to journalism.
Omar Bah, (D) Candidate for Congress
"10 News Conference" asks Omar Bah about the importance of living in the Congressional district he wants to represent.
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Dr. Omar Bah: Congressional Candidate For Rhode Island District 2
If you've ever wondered what the ideal person is that we desperately need in politics, you've come to the right place. Dr. Bah is running for Congress in Rhode Island District 2. We not only discuss policy, but also his upbringing, his journey from African refugee to becoming and incredibly success…
Beyond the Podium: Omar Bah, (D) Candidate for Congress
Omar Bah is a democrat running to represent Rhode Island's second Congressional district.
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DEBATE: Democratic Primary for Congressional District 2
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WPRO News Director Bill Haberman moderates the WPRO/Bartholomewtown debate for Democratic primary for Congressional District 2 featuring Omar Bah, Joy Fox, Seth Magaziner, Sarah Morgenthau and David Segal
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A Refugee's Dream - Help for Those Who are New to the U.S.
Dr. Omar Bah, a former journalist, fled his home in The Gambia when he became a wanted man for criticizing the country’s then-dictator. Inspired by his own experience, Bah founded the Refugee Dream Center in Providence to offer post-resettlement support to other refugees in the state. He joins Dr.…
Journalism under Dictatorship: with Omar Bah, Founder of Refugee Dream Center
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Season 2, Episode 11: Happy World Refugee Day!
In honor of World Refugee Day 2025, Hannah explores the day’s history, this year’s theme Solidarity with Refugees, and why it matters now more than ever. She highlights trailblazers like Luma Mufleh and Omar Bah, outlines ways to celebrate meaningfully, and urges listeners to turn awareness into ac…
From Refugee to Reformer, A Conversation with Dr. Omar Bah
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Omar Bah, who is a journalist, author, and community leader from The Gambia.Omar's story is about courage, resilience, and purpose. He went from reporting the truth in The Gambia to escaping persecution and starting over as a refugee in the United States. Now, he l…
Unbowed: Omar Bah, refugee advocacy, and the Rhode Island story - Screening via newportFILM in PVD
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This episode introduces the documentary Unbowed, a Rhode Island-centered film about Omar Bah, his journey from the Gambia to resettlement in Providence, and the founding of the Refugee Dream Center. It also explores how the film …
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