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WEBPro-Palestinian protesters gather outside University of Minnesota president’s inauguration. The UMN Divest coalition is pushing back on regents’ vote over the summer not to divest from Israel. Members are also alarmed by limits on campus protests outlined by President Rebecca Cunningham. by Elza Goffaux and Becky Z. Dernbach.
Who’s been charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation?
WEBSep 20, 2022 · The following individuals are named in the indictment United States v. Aimee Marie Bock, et al. indictment. Aimee Marie Bock, 41, Apple Valley, founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future. Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 39, Burnsville, employee of Feeding Our Future. Salim Ahmed Said, 33, of Plymouth, owner and operator of …
Hmong women sold their embroidery in refugee camps for $1 …
WEBJul 20, 2020 · Hmong Archives occupies a basement, a few storage rooms, and a corner of the East Side Freedom Library. But those limited spaces hold a lot: more than 200,000 artifacts.
About us - Sahan Journal
WEBFounded in August of 2019, Sahan Journal is a nonprofit digital newsroom dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota. Our diverse staff creates exceptional journalism: coverage that truly represents the changing face of Minnesota and recognizes that democratic engagement and power belong to everyone.
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary against Don Samuels in 5th District
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Fifth District primary by wide margin. Omar and Samuels went head-to-head for a second time. Omar narrowly beat Samuels by two percentage points in the 2022 DFL primary. Ilhan Omar gives a victory speech to a packed crowd at Nighthawks in Minneapolis after winning the DFL's Fifth Congressional District ...
What happened at Suldaan Seeraar’s Minneapolis show - Sahan …
WEBJul 13, 2022 · Behind the scenes at Suldaan Seeraar’s mega-show in Minneapolis: The huge audience, the ticketing snags, and that booing thing with Ilhan Omar. The Somali music star behind YouTube hits like “Axdi Dhowra” and “275” talked to Sahan Journal about his North American debut, opening doors for Somali musicians—and plans for a second ...
Minneapolis Ward 10 candidates address housing, public safety …
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Minneapolis City Council candidates for Uptown, Whittier address housing and public safety challenges. Two immigrant women of color, Aisha Chughtai and Ubah Nur, are running in Minneapolis’ Ward 10 to replace current Council president Lisa Bender, who is not seeking re-election. Chughtai, a union political organizer, supports tenant ...
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WEBSally Waterman is the director of advertising and sponsorship at Sahan Journal. She has worked in radio and print sales and in digital sales since the early 2000s, at major Minnesota news organizations as well as early internet pioneers like AOL. In 2007, Sally helped launch MinnPost, one of the first nonprofit digital news organizations in the ...
Minneapolis leaders question contractor’s work with the homeless
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients. A coalition of anonymous service providers and homeless encampment organizers expressed concerns about how Helix Health and Housing Services spent $1 million in city funding and how it treated the unhoused. by Katelyn Vue August 21, 2024. Activists hold up ...
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.