I sat down with Mukhtar Ibrahim to talk not about awards, but about why he is starting Sahan Journal.
Here is why he says he is doing it on his website:
Welcome to Sahan Journal! We are an independent, nonprofit, digital-first news organization dedicated to chronicling the struggles, successes and transformations of Minnesota’s immigrant communities, whose stories are often overlooked by mainstream news organizations.
As Minnesota becomes more diverse, Sahan will provide fair, quality reporting that illuminates issues affecting Minnesota’s New Americans. Our nonprofit newsroom will bring the life experiences of these New Americans to the mainstream, with the authenticity, sensitivity and compassion that they deserve.