Somali Americans Take Heart With Election of Minnesota State Legislator
Although Somali Americans saw their preferred presidential candidate lose a close race Tuesday, they can still exult in a history-making victory. Former refugee IIhan Omar, 34, was elected to the Minnesota state legislature, making her the country’s first Somali-American lawmaker. Omar, who proudly wears the hijab in public, told supporters late Tuesday that the victory […]
Mixed reaction to Trump from prominent Muslim Americans
After a divisive presidential campaign, Donald Trump became the 45th US president-elect, securing the 270 electoral votes needed to win the election on Tuesday night. Muslim Americans greeted the news with a mixture of emotions, with some reacting positively and others with great concern. The leader of the Republican Muslim Coalition, Saba Ahmed, told Al […]
Ilhan Omar will be nation’s first Somali-American legislator
MINNEAPOLIS — Ilhan Omar made history Tuesday night as the nation’s first Somali-American legislator, with a commanding win in a Minnesota state House race. Omar, who faced only nominal Republican opposition in a heavily DFL Minneapolis district, continues an unlikely political journey that began amid the Somali civil war and a Kenyan refugee camp.
American Muslims brace for the worst after US election
Atlanta, United States – With the US presidential election only days away, many in the US – particularly the Muslim-American community – are bracing for the worst over fears that a win, or a loss, by Republican candidate Donald Trump could bring violence. Fueled by Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, members of local militia from across the […]
Mosques Fear Election Night
Imam Abu Sufian of the Madina Masjid mosque in New York City has witnessed first-hand the explosion in anti-Islamic violence that has unfolded during this divisive presidential election season. One of his fellow New York City Imams, a man he knew, was shot dead along with his assistant as they walked home from morning prayer […]
Arab Americans gear up to vote, defying Islamophobia
Dearborn, United States – As Election Day draws closer, Arab Americans are heading to the polls with the rhetoric of this year’s presidential campaign ringing in their ears. Imam Ibrahim Kazerooni hopes that after many months of listening, his community will take its turn to speak out on November 8.
More Than 1 Million US Muslims Now Registered to Vote
More than one million American Muslims have registered to vote in the November 8 U.S. elections, a record number that puts the community in a position to tip the race in states where they live in large numbers as polls show a tightening contest, Muslim advocates said on Wednesday.
Muslims Back Clinton, Poll Finds
Muslims are expected to get out and vote in large numbers on Election Day — and they’re largely voting for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, according to a poll released Thursday from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. It’s perhaps an unsurprising revelation, since the other major-party nominee, Republican Donald Trump, called for a ban on Muslim […]
Muslims Could Have Big Election Impact
Muslims make up just one percent of the United States population but they could yet have a significant impact on the outcome of November’s presidential election. Donald Trump’s rhetoric, including calling for a blanket ban on all Muslims entering the country, is thought to have spurred a sharp increase in Muslims registering to vote.
NYC Supports Muslims With Ad Campaign
Reacting to a sharp increase in attacks against the Muslim community across the United States, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled Monday a social media campaign and outreach program to support Muslim residents of the country’s most populous city. The plan was announced by the city’s Community Affairs Unit, Office of Immigrant affairs […]