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DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

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

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.

DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

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

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.

DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

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

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred August 9, 2022August 15, 2022

DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

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

by Hibah Ansari March 25, 2022August 9, 2022

DEMOCRACY & 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.

by Hibah Ansari March 25, 2022September 5, 2022