Ilhan Omar: Trailblazing Representation, Tackling Hatred
Until last month, Ilhan Omar was a little-known figure in US politics. Now, after a decisive victory in last month’s primary race to represent Minnesota’s…
Remembering our Heroines: Xaawo Taako and Sado Cali
The history of women in politics, wherever it may be in the world, has always been complicated. Often times, a strong female public voice was…
Ilhan Omar’s Achievement Will Inspire an Entire Generation
This week, the Minnesota-based Somali-American politician Ilhan Omar made history. On November 8th, she became the United States’ first elected Somali-American woman lawmaker. It’s an…