(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP), Rashida Tlaib (standing), votes for Speaker-designate Rep. Nancy Pelosi along with her kids during the first session of the 116th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 3, 2019. The Tulip Festival has been on our list for many years and 2023 is finally the year! Best Known For: Democratic politician Rashida Tlaib is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants who in 2018 became one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. [49][50], In March 2020, Tlaib spoke at a gala for American Muslims for Palestine, a group that supports an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, equality for Arab Israelis, and a right of return for Palestinian refugees. J Street stated that she had misled it about her views on the issue during her primary campaign. But she has refrained from sharing details as to why they split. Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) were the first female members of Democratic Socialists of America to serve in Congress. Schedule. Tlaibs ambition has always been anchored in the spirit of community. Her father was born in Beit Hanina, a neighborhood in East Jerusalem. Rashida Tlaib photographed by Cydni Elledge for Vogue Arabia September 2020. Thats what has worked in the past. Her mother was born in Beit Ur El Foka, near the West Bank city of Ramallah. It is the logic of the political system itself, not just of the electorate, that Ms. Tlaib wants to change. Rachid and his golf cart helped us," Tlaib told Detroit News. Tlaib responded on Twitter, "Yo @realDonaldTrump, I am fighting corruption in OUR country. They have since divorced, reportedly in 2015. All rights reserved. [11] Tlaib received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Wayne State University in 1998[3][12] and her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2004. Representative Jerry Nadler, The Anti-Defamation League, and other Jewish groups condemned them for sharing it. Of course, Tlaib didn't win the election on luck or by chance; Tlaib ran a strong campaign based on progressive values, and she never shied away from her Muslim identity. 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I dont know if its about bringing your own chair, or getting to the table and taking a chair from someone who doesnt belong there. This is unbelievable, she said. It kills me and pains me every single day., Inshallah, inshallah, my being here and supporting all of you helps you, Ms. Tlaib said as if in prayer, repeating an Arabic phrase that means if God is willing.. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love . Tlaib enraged by Trump's offensive rhetoric about Muslims and his attack on the Gold Star Khan family yelled at one point, the Detroit Free Press reported: "Have you ever read the U.S. Constitution? She recalls an exchange with an impatient cashier who lashed out at her mothers strained attempt to communicate Cant she just learn English? the woman shouted at a pre-teen Tlaib as one example of countless discriminatory behaviors. Her mothers thobe, a traditional Palestinian dress, hangs in Ms. Tlaibs closet, waiting to be worn at her swearing-in. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic . Rashida Tlaib was born July 24, 1976, in Detroit. In August 2016, she protested a speech then-candidate Trump gave at Cobo Center and was ejected from the venue. [42], In January 2019, Tlaib criticized anti-BDS legislation proposed by Senators Marco Rubio and Jim Risch. Rep. Tlaib is the daughter of immigrants and one of 14 siblings. Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. Theres an Islamic saying: After you take care of your family at home, you take care of your neighborhood, she said, pinning on a red and white head scarf. Ms. Tlaib and her son Yousif played around before a television interview in Detroit on Friday. This inspired a number of Palestinian and Palestinian-American women to share pictures on social media with the hashtag #TweetYourThobe. Hours after being sworn in, Ms. Tlaib ran counter to all Democratic talking points by calling for President Trump's impeachment. Bullies dont win. Rep. Tlaib told the crowd that she had responded, Baby, they dont, because were gonna go in there and were going to impeach the motherf****r., The video quickly went viral. In addition to being the first Palestinian-American woman on Capitol Hill, she is also one of two Muslims elected to Congress for the first time. Im going to push back against everything thats so un-American thats coming out of this administration, Tlaib said, The New York Times reported. Do you rely on The Times of Israel for accurate and insightful news on Israel and the Jewish world? She went on to become the first member of her family to graduate from high school, and then from college and law school. Before being elected to Congress she served three terms as a Michigan state representative from 2009 to 2014 and worked as a legal advocate. [2] The district includes the western half of Detroit, along with several of its western suburbs and much of the Downriver area. Early Wednesday morning Tlaib spoke of her grandmother's influence on her life and how it shaped her will to fight back against the Trump administration. Youre witnessing history today.. After her term in the state legislature, Tlaib worked for the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and . Here, shes Rashida, reachable to all by phone and face masks and sanitizer at the ready for anyone in need. Its a national holiday, Sarsour, also a Palestinian-American, said in a congratulatory Facebook video for Tlaib. Tlaibs father worked for the Ford Motor Company on the assembly line, according to USA Today. In fact, Tlaib got kicked out of Trump's speaking event at the Detroit Economic Club on Aug. 8, 2016, according to The Washington Post. On foreign affairs, she has sharply criticized the Israeli government, called for an end to U.S. aid to Israel, supports a one-state solution, and supports the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign. [88] The Detroit Free Press reported that, although she recognizes that some in her faith community consider her not "Muslim enough",[1] she believes that Allah understands that she deems her actions "reflective of Islam". Legalization requires releasing people convicted of marijuana-related offenses and expunging their records, otherwise we just perpetuate the racist War on Drugs", "Rashida Tlaib Is the Left's Way Forward", "For Rashida Tlaib, Palestinian Heritage Infuses a Detroit Sense of Community", "Tlaib says minimum wage should be $20 per hour, not $15", "These 6 House Democrats voted against the infrastructure bill. Rashida Tlaib is an American politician and lawyer, a well-known progressive and member of "the Squad," and, in her own words, "a mother working for justice for all." Her two young sons are at the root of her unwavering passion to help change lives for the better. #ElabedFamily @luluelabed, A post shared by Rashida Tlaib (@rashidatlaib) on Dec 4, 2018 at 3:59pm PST. The 13th is the most Democratic district in Michigan, with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+32. With lively prose and dazzling art, this gender-defying book explodes with color as it narrates the tale of a young boy's journey to self-discovery. Im proud of you, he said. As he tells his mom's . Here, shes mom to her two sons, Adam and Yousif. She emerged victorious, carrying 44% of the vote in the eight-way Democratic primary and winning the general election with over 90% of the vote.[17]. Tlaib is a member of The Squad, alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Ilhan Omar. In 2018, Tlaib won a primary race by 900 votes to become the Democratic nominee in Michigan's 13th district. I was in this environment like, You are not part of this dynasty, she said. The name Rashida means "righteous". Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield opened her Riverdale home to a family of Ukrainian refugees. Tlaib grew up in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Detroit where each corner of the city tells of a turning point in US history. US House Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) participates in a ceremonial swearing-in from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) at the start of the 116th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 3, 2019. [73], Tlaib supports ending the federal prohibition of cannabis and "releasing people convicted of marijuana-related offenses". Storytime with Rashida Tlaib happening at 2513 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-3818, United States on Sat Oct 15 2022 at 11:00 am. Also Read:This Is Why Female Politicians Make Better Leaders Than Men, Especially In A Crisis, Tlaib with her sons Yousif and Adam and husband Fayez Tlaib. In recent months, Tlaib has unsettled Washingtons hawkish pro-Israel community. After receiving her degree from Western Michigan University's Cooley Law School, Tlaib began working for ACCESS, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services. The act of getting sworn in on Thomas Jeffersons Quran while wearing a Palestinian thobe affirmed the existence of women like Tlaib in the eyes of the American public and signaled to the world that she was entering this governing body as the truest and most unapologetic version of herself: a Muslim woman with the will to subvert the status quo. Tlaib began interning for a Michigan state representative in 2004 and joined the legislator's staff in 2007. [63][64][65], Tlaib has criticized Saudi Arabia's human rights violations and the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. Im constantly working, and Ive earned everything that Ive been able to achieve on my own, and thats what being the eldest of 14 taught me. In 2018 a campaign spokesperson referred to Tlaib as a single mother. Tlaib faced a crowded primary that included several Latinos, including former State Representative Belda Garza. Her family spoke Arabic at home, and she served as the family translator during her childhood. If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. I really believe that when we work together, we can defeat this type of hate and the attacks on our families not just racism, but systemic oppression. According to the Associated Press, Tlaibs grandfather moved to Brazil during the Great Depression, before resettlling in Detroit. 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Older son Adam is 14; hes the one who told her that bullies dont win after she was elected. Mama in Congress Tlaib, Rashida, 1976- "When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. They have two sons, Adam and Yousif. As Israel implodes, does nobody in Netanyahus Likud have the guts to defy him? The symbolic importance of her new role was only starting to sink in as Ms. Tlaib walked into the womens entrance of her familys mosque on Friday for afternoon prayers. Rashida was only 22 years old when the couple married in 1998. These 13 Republicans voted for it", "House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Putting Social Policy Bill on Hold", "The four House Democrats who voted against the border funding bill", "Tlaib calls US policing 'intentionally racist,' gets pushback", "Detroit chief: Rep. Tlaib's tweets about police 'disgusting', "Tlaib slams 'draconian, dangerous' anti-abortion bills", "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Rashida Tlaib for Congress", "Rashida Tlaib: Is She Married? You know, I was the third parent growing up, and it did make me a very overly responsible adult. WASHINGTON Wearing a traditional Palestinian gown and placing her hand on a Quran thatonce belonged to Thomas Jefferson, Democrat Rashida Tlaib was sworn in Thursday as the first-ever Palestinian American woman to serve in Congress. I won! [cheers] We won! I will uplift you in so many ways, not only through service, but fighting back against every single oppressive, racist structure that needs to be dismantled because you deserve better. Its fundamentally unconstitutional and simply un-American to promote the targeting of those of a certain faith. The most patriotic thing you can ever do is disrupt somebody that doesnt believe in our Constitution, that doesnt believe that women shouldnt be sexually harassed in the workplace.. In January 2019, soon after her arrival in Washington, D.C., Tlaib gained national attention when she said of then-President Trump, "We're gonna go in there and we're gonna impeach the m*****f****r!" She told CNN that the decision to wear the thobe was monumental for her mother. I knew the win would be uplifting so many people with me, she said. Yousif Tlaib and his cousin Aisha Thalji listen to speakers during a protest of Muslim Ban 3.0 on the campus of Wayne State University on October 4, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. I do it every day when I hold your admin accountable as a U.S. [13][14] Tlaib was admitted to the bar in 2007. The agricultural village of Beit Ur al-Fauqa has fewer than 1,000 people living there. One hundred and thirty-one women are currently serving in both. Citing the late social activist Grace Lee Boggs, she describes the collective activism that has swept the nation as reinforcing why she ran for public office in the first place, and why shes gunning for an even more impactful second term. He also was quoted by Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper: Were very proud of her and her achievement, and I hope shell serve her community while also bringing the Palestinian story more prominently into the U.S. House of Representatives. The newspaper reported that Rep. Tlaib last visited Beit Ur al-Fauqa in 2006, but that her mother visits on a more regular basis. Once registered, youll receive our Daily Edition email for free. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}4 U.S. Presidents Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize, How Little-Known Jimmy Carter Won the 1976 Primary, Every Candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Race, George H.W. The Palestinian-American could be the first Muslim woman elected to Congress after winning the Democratic primary in Michigans 13th Congressional District. The same streets through which demands for social justice flowed during the civil rights movement in the 60s first vibrated with victory for the United Auto Workers union after a series strikes in the 30s. Online pictures of their kids are like a moving target. supported Ms. Tlaibs primary opponent, Brenda Jones. Although it's expected Tlaib will likely win the election because no Republicans or third-party candidates are running against her, it's still important to pay close attention to the race. It was barely 48 hours after Ms. Tlaib had been elected the familys likely next representative in Congress, and the small group supporting the American children and their detained father, Banny Doumbia, was moved to tears as she spoke. As the eldest, Tlaib played a role in raising her siblings while her parents worked. In Arizonas upcoming Democratic primary for Senate, Deedra Abboud is taking on Representative Kyrsten Sinema, who has the backing of the party establishment. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Tlaibs ex-husband was also from Beit Ur al-Fauqa in the West Bank. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and part of "The Squad" with fellow progressive congresswomen .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley. Sometimes I say, Thank her, because my Allah is She., As she crisscrossed Detroit last Friday, after joining the Doumbia family earlier that morning, Ms. Tlaib credited her community for inspiring her to a victory that many at first doubted was possible. She filed in both the Democratic primary in the special election for the balance of Conyers's 27th term and in the general election for a full two-year term. Rep.. #13thDistrictStrong: You helped change Congress forever. Tlaib is the mother of two young sons, Adam and Yousif, according to CNN. The Houses legions of parents from both parties chuckled. Storytime with Rashida Tlaib. Rashida serves as the State Agent for Michigan for the United States. The former state legislator will run unopposed in November. This is about all of us. [76][77] On November 5, 2021, Tlaib was one of six House Democrats to break with their party and vote against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act because it was decoupled from the social safety net provisions in the Build Back Better Act. An inspiring picture book that tells the story of Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, and her family. Tlaib has said that her trip will focuson issues like Israels detention of Palestinian children, education, access to clean water and poverty and maybe a visit to Beit Ur al-Fauqa. Equality is one of Tlaib's core values, and this is evident in her stance concerning LGBTQ rights. [15][16] But I dont know how soon she will come. If people want to meet with me, they can come here, she said. As the oldest of 14 children, she remembers driving her siblings to school along this route in a cargo van her father, who worked for Ford Motor Company, had purchased so they no longer had to walk. [4][6] She took the congressional oath of office on January 3, 2019, swearing in on an English-language translation of the Quran. She also says she supports a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has called for cutting US aid to the country. I am not for the privatization of water.. She was the oldest of a very large family; she has 13 younger siblings. 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All rights reserved. an array of forces has bolstered this groups presence in Congress and state legislatures, almost single-handedly cost Democrats their House majority, hoping New York can deliver the party back to power, the economy was a bigger problem than cultural issues. One of Tlaib's brothers, Rachid Elabed, purchased a golf cart to help her campaign, a gesture that is incredibly sweet. According to Net Worth Idea, Tlaib's net worth is $6million. Rashida Harbi Tlaib ( / tlib /, t-LEEB; [1] born July 24, 1976) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 12th congressional district since 2019 (known as the 13th congressional district until 2023). Tlaib, whose parents are from the West Bank village of Beit Ur al-Fauqa, where much of her family still lives, is one of the first-ever lawmakers to support the anti-Israel boycott movement. As of July 16, 2018, Tlaib had raised $893,030 in funds, more than her five opponents in the August 7 Democratic primary. Tlaib won, 66%34%,[28] spending over $2,000,000 in campaign funds[29] to Jones's $140,000. The national turmoil over the PMs judicial overhaul is now being exacerbated by surging Palestinian terrorism and settler extremism. [24], Tlaib became the first Palestinian-American woman to be elected to Congress and simultaneously one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, along with fellow Democrat Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib represented the 6th and 12th districts of the Michigan House of Representatives before her election to Congress. 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Tlaib said in April, according to Voices of NY: It's no secret Tlaib is no fan of Trump. And now it looks like Tlaib will nab another historic first in November when she runs unopposed for the seat left vacant by former Michigan Rep. John Conyers. A post shared by Rashida Tlaib (@rashidatlaib) on Nov 22, 2018 at 1:33pm PST. "The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a time when women in STEM were startlingly rare. "[43][44][45][46] Tlaib responded that her comments were directed at Rubio and Risch, not the Jewish American community. 2023 Nervora Fashion, Inc. and Cond Nast International. Tlaib told the Detroit Free Press that they family spoke Arabic at home and that English was her second language. Rashida Tlaib is the daughter of immigrants from Palestine. It's also interesting to note that Tlaib's parents raised a total of 14 kids, according to the Toledo Blade, a feat that wasn't without any difficulties. 5 Fast Facts You Need toKnow", "2020 Michigan Official Primary Election Results", "2020 Michigan Official General Election Results", Palestinian-American Democrat: I Will 'Humanize' the Palestinian People in the U.S. Congress, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, United States representatives by seniority, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rashida_Tlaib&oldid=1142113661, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 15:49. pic.twitter.com/mwyshIog4r, Hannah Allam (@HannahAllam) January 3, 2019. A reporter in Tlaibs office on Thursday noted the world map hanging on her wall with a minor change. My family of 5 are traveling from the US to Italy with a connection in Amsterdam. [60][61] Tlaib declined to go, saying that she did not want to make the trip "under these oppressive conditions. What brings me close to faith is community organizing.. She empowered girls in the family., A post shared by Rashida Tlaib (@rashidatlaib) on Sep 16, 2018 at 9:50am PDT. She supports human rights, womens rights. The Sugar Law Center states on its website: "Founded upon the principle that economic and social rights are civil rights and human rights, the Sugar Law Center seeks to empower low-income individuals, families, and communities.". Additionally, Tlaib also screamed, "Our children deserve better" before she was escorted out of the event. Tlaib defended herself in part by tweeting, "Policing my words, twisting & turning them to ignite vile attacks on me will not work.". Constitution!" The US Representative elected for Michigans 13th congressional district last year is also the eldest of 14 siblings. She handily defeated the Republican candidate in the 2020 general election. Confrontational or not, my approach to public service has always been fighting for my families. The congresswoman lets it be known that she represents Americas third-poorest district, where residents feel suffocated not only by societal structures allowing for systemic racism to thrive, but by a lack of clean air and water due to corporate polluters operating in their backyards. She. The eldest of 14 children, Rashida Harbi was born on July 24, 1976, to working-class Palestinian immigrants in Detroit. A year ago today I lost one of the strongest man in my life, my Yaba. I know how terrorism affects us all, In January, we drove through Huwara on our way to a bar mitzvah in Har Bracha. Its about shaking the table, taking the chair, and sitting down. Its not until she returns home to Detroit at the end of each week in Washington DC that she feels truly grounded in her cause. 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