Muslim Women in Politics: Part II

Me & My Muslim Friends by Yasmin Bendaas

Dec 15, 2021Religion & Spirituality

Guests Nida Allam and Lela Ali are two trailblazing Muslim women in politics. As Durham County Commissioner, Allam is the first Muslim woman elected to office in North Carolina, and she recently announced her bid for Con...

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