History: Burkini and Minnesota

history: Halima Aden makes history as the first woman to compete wearing a burkini during the Miss Minnesota pageant Star Tribune Leila Navidi Leila Navidi November 27, 2016 Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, the Somali-American teenager wore the traditional Islamic dress and full-body burkini during the event swimsuit segment, according to Huffington Post Canada. Halima Aden starts off Miss Minnesota USA swimsuit segment to big cheers from the crowd. Over the weekend, the 19-year-old made history by wearing a burkini and hijab during the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. Announcer She making history tonight. Moving to St. Liz Sawyer ByLiz Sawyer November 27, 2016 She was welcomed with cheers and received support from all over the world. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.