Nida Allam Becomes First Muslim-American Woman Elected as a North Carolina Official
Nida Allam made history on Nov. 3 when she became the first Muslim-American woman to be elected to office in North Carolina. "People of Durham you made history last night by electing me as the FIRST Muslim Woman to serve the state of North Carolina," Allam said in a tweet. "I can't even express how grateful I am to have earned your trust and support."