Arts Archives — Sahan Journal

Midwestern filmmaker explores Middle Eastern identity through country western music

by Abdirahman Mohamed December 7, 2020December 8, 2020

Moheb Soliman’s video short will stream as one of 60 films in this week’s Arab Film Fest Collab

As a teen, J.P. Der Boghossian didn’t know any queer Armenians. Finally, in his 30s, he found them in books—and started his own library.

by Becky Z. Dernbach December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

A handful of immigrants walk into a Twin Cities comedy club. Giggles–and maybe a little uncomfortable squirming–ensue.

by Abdirahman Mohamed November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Somali health activist uses public storytelling to address private health problems

by Joey Peters November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Paula Vasquez Alzate never stopped dancing as a child in Medellin, Colombia. The coronavirus pandemic couldn’t stop her, either.

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred October 23, 2020October 24, 2020

An immigrant’s tale of loneliness, some mistakes, and a lot of perseverance

by Sheila Regan October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

‘L-O-S-E-R’: Filmmaker Sujata Day looks into the life of a not-so-successful spelling bee champion.

by Hibah Ansari October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

New exhibit brings Minnesota’s Iraqi Americans to life: A rich portrait of regions, religions, and professions

by Sheila Regan October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

For women used to a life of work and obligations, a chance to find their inner ‘Happy Girl’

by Hibah Ansari September 28, 2020September 27, 2020

It takes a big, colorful mural to capture all the pride in St. Paul’s West Side

by Hibah Ansari and Jaida Grey Eagle September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

Decades before Oromo protesters started marching in Minnesota, Hangasu Waqo Lugo fought for freedom in Ethiopia. A new book finally tells his forgotten story.

by Mohammed Ademo August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

Filmmaker Naomi Ko thinks ‘representation’ in Hollywood needs to mean more than movies about ‘rich East Asians’

by Hibah Ansari August 13, 2020August 15, 2020

Hmong women sold their embroidery in refugee camps for $1 apiece. The culture they documented is beyond value.

by Hibah Ansari July 20, 2020August 3, 2020

Artist Kareem Rahma projects names and images of black people killed by police onto the side of the Gold Medal building

by Liv Martin June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

Live-streamed concert pays tribute to the music of Mehdi Hassan and raises money for Northeast Minneapolis nonprofit

by Sheila Regan March 30, 2020June 15, 2020

Hmong rappers get their chance to shine in YouTube competition

by Jeffrey Bissoy February 14, 2020April 1, 2020

Strong leads don’t make up for soap opera ending in Guthrie’s ‘Noura’

by Sheila Regan January 23, 2020April 1, 2020