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Calling all St. Paul residents: Watch a recording of our recent community conversation with MPR News on SPNN (Saint Paul Neighborhood Network)'s TV channel 19 at 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday. Learn more about the conversation highlighting immigration stories below: https://lnkd.in/gH2MvR5X

Event reminder: Join us this Thursday in St. Paul for a community conversation with MPR News. Reporters Katelyn Vue and Sarah Thamer will chat with community members, advocates and historians about how they’re sharing their immigrant stories — and why that’s important in Minnesota today. RSVP now:

Why do our families live in Minnesota? Behind that question, for almost every immigrant, is a story. There are basic elements: who, what, where, when? There’s also a why. Over time, these narratives and family history can get lost. On Thursday, February 20, we’re hosting a Sahan Journal Community Live and MPR News’ North Star Journey Live event at the SPNN (Saint Paul Neighborhood Network). This community conversation will explore how individuals and families are compiling, recording, and sharing their immigration stories. We’ll collect suggestions and tools for collecting immigration narratives. And we’ll learn about how Minnesotans are?preserving their cultures in Minnesota.? Immigration reporters Katelyn Vue and Sarah Thamer will speak with Diego Guaman, Julie V., Marian Hassan and Saengmany Ratsabout about the importance of sharing immigration stories and preserving cultural traditions. Learn more and register for this free event below:

What rights do immigrants have in Minnesota? How can people prepare for encounters with ICE? What can you do to support the community? We’ll answer your immigration questions TODAY from 1-2 p.m. on Sahan Journal’s Instagram Live with legal and policy experts from The Advocates for Human Rights. We’ll hear from people supporting asylum seekers, immigrants held in ICE detention, and noncitizen children, as Minnesotans face a wave of new legal threats. *Note: This is an informational event. Our guests can not answer legal questions or give legal advice in a public setting.

We’re pleased to share some good news! This year, Sahan Journal has been experimenting with AI to support the work we do in our reporting, publishing, and revenue development. This week, we learned that Sahan will be receiving a grant from @American Journalism Project to expand on those efforts, as part of a $1.4 million initiative dedicated to nonprofit newsrooms. We’ll be using this funding as part of a collaborative group, exploring AI to address shared newsroom challenges. We’re excited about the support and the opportunity to learn from other amazing newsrooms. https://lnkd.in/gjvpBzMf

Hi friends, If recent events have taught us anything, it’s that nuance and deeper understanding are more important than ever. At Sahan Journal, we try to bring you stories that reflect Minnesota as it truly is — seldom monolithic, sometimes contradictory, always intriguing. We are member-supported nonprofit news, and our work isn’t possible without you. This #GTMD24, we want to raise $20,000, and every dollar we raise is tripled. If you can give today and help us reach our goal, we’d be forever grateful. https://bit.ly/4fUz3bf

It's Give to the Max Day!?Today, every dollar you give to Sahan Journal will be tripled thanks to support from U.S. Bank and NewsMatch! Your gift helps us deliver reliable, independent journalism to communities across Minnesota. Support a more informed state by donating today. #GTMD24 ?? https://lnkd.in/gXFtARn2

2024 ELECTION COVERAGE: Sahan Journal will cover Minnesota races throughout the day. Plus, you can watch results trickling in live starting at 8 p.m.

Are you scared to start something new? Afraid to change career paths? You're not alone. Jumping into the unknown is scary, but it can offer big rewards. This Thursday, October 17, join Nina Moini and Alberto as they host a free event with a group of Minnesota Firsts: people who've overcome challenges to achieve groundbreaking success. You'll hear from Chenue Her, Michael Vang, Remona Htoo, Rodrigo Cala and Zaynab Mohamed. They’ll discuss how they did it and how you can, too. Plus, free food and a comedy performance. You won't want to miss it. Click the link below to RSVP. Minnesota Homeownership Center generously sponsors Community Conversations.

Are you the first in your family to do something special? The first to graduate college? The first to buy a home? We're celebrating achievements like these at a live community conversation with Minnesota Public Radio on October 17. We're bringing together a group of Minnesota trailblazers, including Chenue Her, Michael Vang, Remona Htoo, Rodrigo Cala, and Zaynab Mohamed, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with being the first in the family to embark on a new journey. Learn more and RSVP for this free event now. Minnesota Homeownership Center generously sponsors Community Conversations.