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Tag: Zaynab Mohamed

Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Historic wins: Black women were elected to the Minnesota Senate for the first time Tuesday.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari November 9, 2022March 10, 2023

Black women were elected to the state Senate for the first time in 164 years of statehood. Three Black women won their races; two lost their bids.

Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Zaynab Mohamed makes history as youngest woman elected to Minnesota Senate.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 11, 2022
Zaynab Mohamed celebrates winning the DFL primary race at Prieto in Minneapolis, MN on Aug. 9 2022.
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Zaynab Mohamed moves one step closer to becoming the first Black woman to serve in the Minnesota Senate after winning the DFL primary.

Avatar photo by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred August 9, 2022August 15, 2022
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

In 164 years of statehood, no Black woman has ever served in the Minnesota Senate. In November, six could be elected.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari March 25, 2022August 9, 2022
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

The life of Black women is vastly different than that of the older, white men who dominate the Minnesota Senate. Zaynab Mohamed says her experiences need to be reflected, too.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari March 25, 2022September 5, 2022

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