African migrants hail selection of Walz as Democratic Party’s VP nominee
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Some African immigrants in Governor Tim Walz’s state of Minnesota say they are delighted with his selection as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. Wynfred Russell is an immigrant of Liberian descent and a former council member of Brooklyn Park, the fourth largest city in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan area. He tells VOA's James Butty, Governor Walz is an immigrant-friendly governor who supported legislation to support school lunch programs and extend access to health care