SV: {UAH} Atima Omara

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Den lördag, 25 november 2017 15:12 skrev Gook Akanga <grakanga@gmail.com>:

Wow...this is huge!

On Nov 25, 2017 14:52, "Allan" <barigye.rugos@gmail.com> wrote:

ATIMA OMARA-ALWALA (VA), WITH UGANDAN PARENTS, ELECTED FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND VIRGINIAN PRESIDENT OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA

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Atima Omara-Alwala

San Antonio, TX/Arlington, VA – August 12, 2013 – News Release – At the bi-annual Convention of the Young Democrats of America, Atima Omara-Alwala was elected the first African-American and Virginian president of the Young Democrats of America.

"I am proud to stand to as the first black woman and first Virginian to lead the nation's largest partisan youth organization, the Young Democrats of America," said President Atima Omara-Alwala. "In this organization's 81 year history, there has never been an African American but I know my victory today is because of all the activists that have worked for more equality for African Americans and women."

Omara-Alwala ran with a team representing California, Georgia, New York, Kansas, Oklahoma and Delaware for the organization's leadership. The team was elected in a clean sweep under the banner of YDA Progress.

In addition to being the first African American and Virginian, Omara-Alwala and the newly elected Executive Vice President, Honorable Erin Carlstrom of California represent the organization's first female-led team.

"As the president of the largest partisan youth organization in America, I am glad to have the support of my fellow progressive activists and leaders," said Omara-Alwala.  "Looking forward, I plan to use this position to empower young leaders to be better political operatives, candidates and activists in their home communities."

Atima Omara-Alwala previously served as a Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region Director, and Chairwoman of the Women's Caucus for the organization.  She hails from Chester, VA and graduated from George Mason University, MPA, and the University of Virginia, BA. She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband, Clay.

Omara-Alwala is also a first generation immigrant: both of her parents moved to the United States from the African nation of Uganda.

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