Sahan Journal - Reporting for and with Minnesota’s immigrants …
WEBSahan Journal covers topics such as politics, education, housing, climate, and culture related to Minnesota's immigrants and communities of color. Read about the latest developments on issues such as the measles outbreak, the …
Timeline: How feeding underprivileged children turned into a …
WEBSep 20, 2022 · March 2021. Feeding Our Future submits meal counts to the Minnesota Department of Education reporting that one of its vendors, Safari Restaurant, is feeding breakfast and lunch to 6,000 children every day, seven days a week that month–a total of 185,903 children. Safari receives $1 million in federal food-aid funds.
Lakota woman taps Indigenous healing remedies to launch …
WEBJan 4, 2022 · CHANGING MINNESOTA. As a farm kid in South Dakota, Megan Schnitker learned about Indigenous medicines from her Lakota uncle and great-grandmother. Now she’s offering Native plant-based remedies at a new store in Mankato. Megan Schnitker started Lakota Made in her garden and her kitchen, selling …
Somali Minnesotans star in Apple TV+ show - Sahan Journal
WEBDec 14, 2022 · The episode, "Camel on a Stick", is inspired by the true story of Jamal Hashi, who introduced Somali food at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010. It features Somali actors Hanad Abdi, Barkhad Abdi, and Faysal Ahmed, and is the first Hollywood production to portray Somali life in Minnesota.
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary against Don Samuels in 5th District
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels by 13 percentage points in the primary for the Fifth Congressional District. Omar will run for reelection in November as the Democratic candidate, while Samuels thanked his supporters and said he is open to running again.
What happened at Suldaan Seeraar’s Minneapolis show - Sahan …
WEBJul 13, 2022 · Suldaan Seeraar, a Somali artist with millions of YouTube fans, performed his first North American concert at the Target Center in July 2022. The show was promoted by DJ Challo, who runs Tantrum nightclub in Minneapolis, and attracted over 5,000 attendees, but also faced some logistical and social media issues.
Protesters demand Walz, Minnesota divest from Israel - Sahan …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · About 200 pro-Palestine protesters packed the Minnesota State Board of Investment meeting on Wednesday, hoping to pressure Governor Tim Walz — now the Democratic nominee for vice president — to divest the state’s assets from Israel and weapons manufacturers. Many protesters wore red …
Author Archives: Sheila Regan - Sahan Journal
WEBNov 23, 2020 · Author Archives: Sheila Regan. Sheila Regan. Sheila Regan is a Minneapolis-based freelance journalist. You can find her dance writing at the Star Tribune, and other writing at places like City Pages, Minnesota Monthly, the Southwest Journal, and the Minnesota Women’s Press. [email protected].
Minneapolis Ward 10 candidates address housing, public safety …
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Aisha Chughtai is a union political organizer and one of the five candidates running to replace Lisa Bender in Minneapolis’ Ward 10. She supports tenant protections, community safety specialists, and economic justice for renters and immigrants.
Muslim elder wounded by gunfire outside north Minneapolis …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The Muslim community is “shaken” after a man was shot multiple times Monday night outside a mosque in north Minneapolis. The shooting occurred about 5:30 p.m. as people were leaving Masjid An-Nur after the third prayer of the day. The victim remains hospitalized but is expected to survive; the suspected shooter is in custody.