Rashida Harbi Ahmed Al-Najjar Tlaib was born on July 24, 1976 in the city of Detroit, Wayne County, in the state of Michigan. She is the eldest of 13 brothers and sisters.

Her parents belong to the working class and did not complete their basic education. She took it upon herself to defend the rights of the poor and achieve justice for the people of her district for a better life. She was known for her clear refusal to support... America's unconditional support for Israel.