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BY Nduta Waweru, 6:30am November 07, 2018,

These 4 black women made history in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections

by Nduta Waweru, 6:30am November 07, 2018,

These 4 black women made history in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections

Ilhan Omar

She became one of the first Muslim women elected into Congress after she won 78 per cent of the votes, defeating Republican Jennifer Zielinski.

Ilhan has also made history as the first Somali-American to be elected into Congress. Read her story here.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: November 7, 2018

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