A Somali American woman who went viral for describing her identity as "bananas and rice" was among 16 people arrested in Minneapolis and accused of participating in a riot, as federal authorities escalated enforcement after clashes with protesters.
The woman, Nasra Ahmed, 23, of Minnesota, rose to national prominence after remarks she made during a Jan. 21 news conference comparing Somali American identity to a cultural mix she described as "bananas and rice," a phrase that quickly spread across social media, Fox News reported.
