Ilhan Omar made history last week when she was sworn into the Minnesota House of Representatives becoming the first female Muslim and Somali-American legislator.
According to mic, “Omar, who serves House District 60B in Minnesota, held the Quran during her swearing-in ceremony, becoming the second person to do so after Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim U.S. congressman and contender for DNC chairmanship. One photo (featured), in particular, shows just how powerful this moment was and exactly why representation matters in the political system today. In this photo, Omar is seen standing tall — donning colorful accessories and her bright orange hijab — among a sea of white faces. This is a historic sight that doesn’t come too frequently for young women of color and Muslim Americans, especially in politics.”
