Minn. Lt. Gov. Wears Hijab While Addressing Somali Community: You’ve Always Been a Part of My Minnesota

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FLANAGAN: "Salam Alaikum. My name’s Peggy Flanagan. I am the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, and I’m really honored and humbled to be here with all of you today. I am incredibly clear that the Somali community is part of the fabric of the state of Minnesota. I think about my friendship with Nimco. We’ve been friends for almost 20 five years. And when I think of being part of Minnesota and growing up here, the Somali community has always been a part of my Minnesota. So I want to just encourage the community to know that we’re with you, we’ve got your back. I am here shopping today and just encourage other folks to show up, support our Somali businesses, support our immigrant neighbors. And I know that things are scary right now, and just know that there are more people who are looking out for you, there are more people who are here to support you than you know. I will continue to stand with the Somali community, to be with you, and to do all I can to return the friendship and community that the Somali community has shown me. Thank you so much."