1. Djenane Saint Juste
Sahan Journal became roommates with local mainstay St. Paul Neighborhood News earlier this year, and their large studio space has provided some unique opportunities for photography. Haitian dancer and instructor Djenane Saint Juste graciously agreed to carve out part of a Sunday afternoon this summer to stop by the studio and collaborate. Djenane’s dance skills and enthusiasm, combined with a bit of flash and in-camera trickery, added up to some of the most fun and unique photos of the whole year.
2. HERC vote celebration
On a cold and damp Thursday morning in October, trumpets, trombones and a tuba rang forth in the atrium of Minneapolis City Hall, heralding an imminent vote by the City Council urging the county to close the controversial Hennepin Energy Recovery Center trash burner. Protesters were jubilant as Truth Maze tapped out a beat on his drum accompanied by Brass Solidarity. Across the street at their temporary chambers, council members passed the motion by a rare unanimous vote.