First-ever Muslim elected to Nashville Metro Council
She is an immigrant and also reportedly the first Nigerian American woman elected to office in the U.S.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tennessean.com/amp/2269428001
...Zulfat Suara, a certified public accountant at Meharry Medical College, faced Islamophobic comments and threats on the campaign trail. But she also built a broad coalition of support, including from people representing many faiths across Nashville.
She had a strong showing in fundraising and campaigned on issues related to city finances and public education. Singer-songwriter Ketch Secor from the band Old Crow Medicine Show was among her supporters.
She said the council is now more representative of the diversity of Nashville.
“To me it means the council is looking more like the city we represent," she said. "I had very diverse support. It was black, white, Muslim, non-Muslim, young, old, gay, straight.
“It’s a message to people we are a welcoming city and a diverse city.”
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