Buffalo host
Kelly Atkinson
Rubens Mukunzi tells the story of how publishing a multi-lingual newspaper provides welcome, voice, and connection for a diverse community
Rubens’ goal is simple: make Buffalo a welcoming home to its most diverse populations. He describes how print media provides a venue to simultaneously share the news and connect communities. His passion, optimism, and persistence shine through as he tells his story of education, exile, and growth.
About the speaker
Rubens Mukunzi is a a journalist and founder of Karibu News, a multilingual, immigrant, and refugee-focused newspaper that works to integrate the refugee and immigrant population in Buffalo with the rest of the community. Born and raised in Rwanda, Rubens came to Buffalo in May 2013 and works to be a bridge between refugees, immigrants and citizens.
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