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Michael Tortorello

Michael Tortorello

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Editorial Director, Sahan Journal

Saint Paul

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Crime , Politics , Public Safety , General Assignment

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Total articles 93

  • Sahan Journal is hiring an Executive Director.

    By Michael Tortorello| Sahan Journal Verified Sahan Journal provides communities of color withfree, fair, and responsive journalism that showseveryone the way to a more equitable Minnesota. Founded in August of 2019 by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim, Sahan Journal is a nationally recognized nonprofit digital newsroom dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota.

    By Michael Tortorello · Sahan Journal

    Mar. 07, 2024

  • Yasmin Yassin says a Somali artistic renaissance is coming—and she can’t wait to photograph it.

    By Amina Musa, Michael Tortorello| Sahan Journal Verified Photographer Yasmin Yassin seems to see everyone in Minnesota eye-to-eye: say, a small-town mayor in rural Minnesota, or a synchronized swimming crew. She may not share a history with any of these individuals. Yasmin landed in south Minneapolis by way of Canada. She was formally trained in the sciences, taking a degree in microbiology and genetics, and then a master’s in public health at John Hopkins University.

    By Amina Musa, Michael Tortorello · Sahan Journal

    Feb. 28, 2024

  • Sahan Journal is hiring an Executive Director.

    By Michael Tortorello| Sahan Journal Verified Sahan Journal provides communities of color withfree, fair, and responsive journalism that showseveryone the way to a more equitable Minnesota. Founded in August of 2019 by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim, Sahan Journal is a nationally recognized nonprofit digital newsroom dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota.

    By Michael Tortorello · Sahan Journal

    Mar. 07, 2024

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Sahan Journal

Sahan Journal is a nonprofit digital news organization based in Minnesota, established in 2019 by journalist Mukhtar M. Ibrahim. The organization focuses on providing news and information to immigrant communities and communities of color in Minnesota, with a mission to promote racial equity through its journalism. The journalistic services offered by Sahan Journal include reporting on local government policies, environmental issues, criminal justice matters, and arts and culture events. It also covers education and health topics relevant to these communities. Sahan Journal is dedicated to investigative and accountability journalism, aiming to highlight stories and voices that have been historically overlooked by mainstream media. With a budget of $3 million and a team of 23 full-time staff members, Sahan Journal plays a crucial role in serving its audience by delivering tailored news and information that meets their needs.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

'+1 612-548-4344

Founded: 2019