Have you ever wanted to meet a reporter and share a story idea? Do you have questions about how journalists decide what goes into a news story—and what gets left out? What do you think about the way Minnesota reporters cover policing and public safety?
Sahan Journal wants to hear from you! This Thursday at 11 a.m., in the lobby of Sabathani Community Center, located at 310 E 38th St. in Minneapolis, we’ll be starting a regular series of in-person meetups—we’re calling them Sahan Office Hours—to talk about how we can cover the stories that matter to you and your community. Every month, you’ll find us at a local place near you (library, recreation center, coffee shop).
Our first office hour will include Sahan Journal’s public safety reporter Katrina Pross. Katrina covers policing and criminal justice in the Twin Cities. Want to know more about Katrina? She introduced herself in the February 25 edition of Sahan Sunday; read it here. Plus, check out her recent stories here.
We’re excited and grateful for the opportunity to learn more about what’s going on in your neighborhood and your community. And we look forward to sharing those stories and perspectives with readers.
Why should you come?
- Meet our reporters: Come meet the reporters behind the stories you see in Sahan Journal!
- Tell us your stories: Our mission is to provide fair, groundbreaking news coverage that illuminates issues affecting Minnesota immigrants and communities of color. We want to hear your stories.
- Give us feedback: Got thoughts about our reporting: what we’re getting right and what we’re missing? Let us know.
- Learn more about Sahan Journal: Did you know we have two free weekly newsletters? Sign up for Sahan Sunday and Sahan Pathfinder.
More opportunities to come!
We believe it’s essential to engage with the communities we cover. Last year, we began a live community events series to provide in-depth conversations about topics that matter to readers.
These events go beyond conversations and give people of color the opportunity to include themselves in the process of reporting the news—inviting them to be partners in asking questions, addressing public officials, and looking for solutions to the problems they experience.
If you missed our previous two events, you can learn more and catch the recordings here:
- Protecting houses of worship in the Twin Cities
- How do we confront substance abuse among Hmong and Karen youth?
- Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis up-close
We are working to meet readers like you. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to engage with us through pop-up events and upcoming community conversations. And we hope to meet you this Thursday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to noon.
