Paving the way: What it’s like being the first Muslim woman elected to office in N.C.

<p>Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam made state history when she was elected to office, becoming the first Muslim woman to win a seat in North Carolina. As she was sworn-in, however, the excitement was subdued by 15 hateful voicemails she received that morning.  </p> <p>But that's just the beginning of the story. </p> <p>On this episode of “Tying It Together With Tim Boyum,” Tim talks with Allam, whose tale is, in a way, about achieving the American dream. Her path to elected office, however, was anything but easy.  </p> <p>The story includes racism and even a homicide. Despite that, she's paving a path for other young Muslim women to follow in her footsteps.</p> <p><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></p> <p>Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!</p>