"I believe in the ideals of America, in liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness." — Ilhan Omar

Learning is not limited to the classroom, and Minnesota shouldn't limit its education resources there, either.

Hope will be found by understanding that diversity is the essence of the American Dream and why we need each other to fulfill it.

This country gave us hope. This country allowed for us to develop our own identity and to create our own home. And we should not look down on the next person that is trying to do that.

Since 2011, I am happy to say that I have reconciled with Ahmed Hirsi; we have married in our faith tradition and are raising our family together. Like all families, we have had our ups and downs, but we are proud to have come through it together.