Ilhan Omar: First female Somali American lawmaker
New York, the United States – An election that won Donald Trump the White House and gave Republicans control of Congress was an unlikely moment for the United States to also get its first Somali American legislator in the form of headscarf-wearing Ilhan Omar. Omar, a 34-year-old refugee from Somalia’s bullet-ridden capital, Mogadishu, won a […]
Muslim-American Leaders React to Trump’s Election
Leaders of Muslim-American communities and organizations congratulated Donald Trump, and implored the president-elect to change his tone and protect the rights of all Americans, at a Wednesday afternoon news conference held by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and live-streamed on the organization’s Facebook page. The Republican nominee, whose decisive victory Tuesday night startled many in […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Muslim women seek elected offices in Maryland
ANALYSIS/OPINION During one of the most memorable election cycles in recent history, one county in Maryland is adding its own twist: Three Muslim women are running for three different offices at the same time. The Muslim candidates all hail from varying backgrounds, but each reside in Montgomery County, Maryland. Emmalee Aman is running for the […]