Junior Anna Puhek is studying actuarial science and economics, but at many universities around the world. Puhek currently studies at St. Thomas’ home campus in… Read More
Study Abroad in Pandemic
All posts by Dymanh Chhoun
Alumni Update: Activist and Journalist
On April 20, 2021, cheers erupted from George Floyd Square as a guilty verdict in former police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial was announced. The square… Read More
Bearing Witness Through Racial Reckoning
As a Vietnamese American raised in Minnesota, Tiffany Bui felt her cultural identity was left out of the media entirely. “I come from a different… Read More
Vayong Moua Tackles Racial Inequity
Civic engagement and public health have always been driving forces for Vayong Moua. “My mom worked for 25 years at the Eau Claire public health… Read More
Respect and Equity
A 20-year-old walked into the Family Tree Clinic in St. Paul, wanting to begin gender-affirming hormones. They were expecting to pay out of pocket, which… Read More
‘Readers are Leaders’
As a student at Hamline University, Dr. Artika Tyner was determined to be a high school English teacher. “I think for me the biggest inspiration… Read More
Local Pioneers: Mukhtar Ibrahim
“Sahan,” said Sahan Journal founder Mukhtar Ibrahim, “is a beautiful Somali word which means pioneer.” He explained that when faced with a drought, the ancient… Read More
Lemm Helps Indigenous Voices Shine
A seedling, having been wafted along by the wind, fell to the ground. Roots dug deep into the soft, dark soil. It started to grow…. Read More
Power of Documenting
As a Black woman in the TV news industry, Georgia Fort has experienced discrimination firsthand. She has felt alienated for her hair, speech, mannerisms and… Read More
It’s All About Perspective
For 47 years, Insight News has been a trailblazer for diverse media groups. Founded in 1974, the Black-owned news group has been providing its community… Read More
CLUES Provides Cultural Foods
For Jennifer Peña, love and connection come in the form of tamales. “Food is the way that we love each other,” said Peña, an intern… Read More
CLUES Helps Latinos Thrive
On a late July weekend, the area outside Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (Latino Communities United In Service) is bustling with activity, including food distribution… Read More
Marianne Combs Continues Telling Stories
Veteran radio journalist Marianne Combs noticed a lack of inclusivity for people of color in newsrooms. And the data backs her observations: According to a… Read More
Same Story, Different Lens
Freddie Bell has a voice made for radio, but he didn’t always plan on becoming a broadcaster. That changed when he was in college at… Read More
Juvenile Justice Approach Sets Precedent
Whirlwinds of emotions, impulsivity and the teenage brain. How does all of this play into the juvenile justice system? Adolescence is a time of change… Read More
The Future of Low-Income Housing
Minneapolis may have the biggest racial home-ownership gap in the U.S., according to those doing housing equity work. But, two nonprofits are working toward bridging… Read More
