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Seven Muslim Americans on Ballot in Suburban Chicago | USA | English

April 13, 2011 islamoyankee

Seven Muslim Americans on Ballot in Suburban Chicago | USA | English.

Hasan is hoping to make history as the first Muslim American candidate elected to the Justice Public Library board.  She is one of seven Muslim Americans on ballots in municipal elections in suburban Chicago April 5.  Five are women

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