Ilhan Omar

Black woman in headscarf, Ilhan Omar, speaks into a microphone as she is questioned by press far in the background Black woman with hair tied, Ayanna Pressley, back speaks to press
catherine lizette gonzalez  Mar 5, 2019 5:34PM EST

House Dems Pen Resolution Rebuking Rep. Ilhan Omar's Criticism of Pro-Israel Lobbies

Activists and supporters say the congressperson is being unfairly targeted for being a Black Muslim woman.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Latinx woman in white suit jacket with right hand over her heart, surrounded by other people and brown leather seating
Ayana Byrd  Jan 3, 2019 3:12PM EST

A Shimmer of Political Hope From Today's Newly Sworn-In Congress

The 116th Congress includes many historic firsts and progressive women.
Ayanna Pressley. Black woman in green dress stands behind wooden podium with sign that says, "Ayanna Pressley Democrat for Congress."
Ayana Byrd  Nov 7, 2018 3:35PM EST

The Women of Color Who Made History on Election Night

So many progressive women taking office!
Black woman in hijab speaks at a podium with American flag behind her
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 8, 2016 10:59AM EST

Cabbie Threatens to Remove Somali-American Congress Member's Hijab

Ilhan Omar: “I am still shaken by this incident and can’t wrap my head around how bold being are becoming in displaying their hate towards Muslims.”