Tlaib’s visit to Fresno is one of her first speaking engagements since being elected to the House in November. For those in attendance, her visit was special.
“For communities that are often marginalized, that often don’t see themselves in positions of leadership, it’s very, very exciting for us to have congresswomen who are sharing similar values,” said Sukaina Hussain, a lead organizer with Faith in the Valley and the event’s emcee.