Huge congrats to a #Somaliland-born @CouncillorSaf on becoming @SheffCouncil's first #BlackWoman, #HijabWearing #LordMayor! A true symbol of progress & a testament to her dedication to the city. Her focus on "Connecting #Sheffield" is inspiring.
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Somaliland-Born Safiya Saeed Makes History As Sheffield’s First Black Hijab-Wearing Lord Mayor | Saxafi Media
Sheffield, United Kingdom — In a landmark moment for the city and for British civic life, Councilor Safiya Saeed has been sworn in as the 128th Lord Mayor of Sheffield, becoming the first Black woman and the first hijab-wearing Muslim to hold the city’s highest ceremonial office.