In Somali, sahan refers to the nomadic practice of sending out a trusted scout to survey the land in order to safely lead the people. In that spirit, Sahan Journal strives to be a pioneer in chronicling the struggles, successes and transformations of Minnesota’s rapidly growing immigrant and underserved communities.
The identity reflects Sahan Journal's role in navigating the complexity of the immigrant experience, often overlooked or misrepresented by mainstream news organizations.