Muslim chaplain appointed to California Legislature

Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan. (CNN) A Muslim man has made history after becoming the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California Legislature. Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan was appointed by Anthony Rendon, speaker of the California State Assembly, on December 7 as the assembly chaplain for the 2021-22 session, according to a news release. "Imam Yasir Khan represents California's growing diversity in all the best ways," Rendon said in a statement.