Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib. A brown woman wearing glasses sits at a desk at a House hearing
Akiba Solomon  Aug 16, 2019 12:02PM EDT

Israel Says Rep. Tlaib Can Visit If She Doesn't Protest, She Declines

“I have decided that visiting my grandmother under these oppressive conditions stands against everything I believe in—fighting against racism, oppression and injustice.”
A crowd of brown men carries the brown body of Marwan Nasser through the streets.
Akiba Solomon  Aug 15, 2019 3:31PM EDT

With Big Push From Trump, Israel Denies Entry to Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

The Democratic members of Congress were reportedly looking to visit with Palestinian people to learn more about their lives under Israel’s harsh policies.
Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib at press conference.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 16, 2019 4:53PM EDT

ICYMI: The Squad Calls Out Trump's Racism, Moves Convo Forward

Representative Ayanna Pressley: “I will always refer to him as ‘the occupant,’ as he is only occupying space. He does not embody the grace, the empathy, the compassion, the integrity that that office requires and that the American people deserve.”
The Squad. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass), Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.),
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 15, 2019 2:37PM EDT

House Reps of Color Respond After Trump Tells Them to 'Go Back'

Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib: “We’re not going anywhere.” 
Rashida Tlaib speaks at Creating Change Conference
Ayana Byrd  Jan 28, 2019 1:28PM EST

WATCH: Rashida Tlaib on Why All Legislation Must Protect LGBTQ Rights

The new member of Congress spoke at the National LGBT Task Force’s Creating Change Conference.
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!