Thursday, November 7, 2019

AP: Somali who was target of threats wins US municipal election - 'Somalia, Congo, Ghana and Nigeria — won seats on city councils and school committees across the state, continuing an established trend' - i.e. Hooray--white eraser right on schedule!


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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The second-largest city in Maine, home to thousands of African newcomers, has elected a Somali American to its city council following a campaign that was marred by racist attacks and threats fueled by social media.
Safiya Khalid, 23, soundly defeated a fellow Democrat on Tuesday for a seat on the Lewiston City Council.
Shrugging off attacks on her skin color and faith, Khalid declared that “community organizers beat internet trolls.” ...