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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.

Sahan Journal founder Mukhtar M. Ibrahim steps away after five years as CEO and publisher. Read his final note as CEO: Gratitude, reflections, and Sahan’s future.?

What’s next for Sahan Journal? Our new leader wants to hear from you. Vanan Murugesan joins Sahan Journal as our new executive director. Read his first note to our readers, members, and supporters:

Do ‘historical firsts’ still matter in elections? How is the Republican party in Minnesota engaging with voters of color? What issues are driving Minnesotans of color to vote? We addressed all these questions and more at our recent community conversation about elections with political pros. Couldn’t make it to the conversation? Now you can see it on TV. If you’re in St. Paul, you can watch the conversation Monday to Thursday at 7 p.m. on SPNN (Saint Paul Neighborhood Network)’s channel 19 in St. Paul. https://lnkd.in/g2qr3w-Y

??? HAPPENING TONIGHT: There is still time to join us at 6 p.m. at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul. If you can’t make it, watch our live stream on Sahan Journal’s YouTube page.

??? HAPPENING TOMORROW: What's at stake for Minnesota in November? Find out tomorrow at a live community conversation at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul. Register for the free event below. Can't make it in person? Watch our live stream on YouTube at 6 p.m. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eW_rs8mH

??? Event alert: The 2024 election season feels like a roller coaster ride — and it’s still August. There’s a lot happening in politics right now and we want to unpack what it means for communities of color in Minnesota. On August 15 at 6 p.m., Sahan reporters Joey Peters and Katelyn Vue will moderate a community conversation exploring what’s at stake for Minnesotans in November. For this Sahan Community Live event, we wanted to concentrate not on WHO people are voting for, and rather WHAT people are voting for — that is, how their vote this year reflects their values. In this conversation, we’ll explore what’s drawing communities of color to participate in the election and what they hope to see. Learn more and register for this free event happening at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul. Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream on Sahan Journal’s YouTube page. Panelists include Abou B. Amara, Jr., AK Kamara, Azrin A., Michael Minta and Michelle Witte.?

Sahan Journal’s board of directors has named Vanan Murugesan as the organization’s next executive director, bringing new leadership to Minnesota’s largest newsroom dedicated to covering immigrants and people of color. Vanan becomes the nonprofit’s second leader, succeeding founder and CEO Mukhtar M. Ibrahim. Since August of 2019, Sahan Journal has emerged as a local and national leader for its exceptional coverage of diverse communities in Minnesota, and for its success as an innovative nonprofit newsroom led by people of color. Vanan arrives with a charge to guide the organization’s revenue growth, expand its unique reporting on issues that matter to people of color, and develop its equitable organizational culture. Read the full announcement below:

Looking to hire someone? Consider posting the position on Sahan Journal’s job board! The Sahan Journal Job Board offers a unique opportunity for employers to connect with talented individuals from various backgrounds, ensuring that job opportunities are accessible to all. Come reach Sahan Journal’s diverse readership with your job posting here: https://lnkd.in/g9NsUgBF