Day: July 22, 2021
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Get to know Suni Lee: 5 facts about the American gymnast and uneven-bars star making her Olympic debut
It hasn’t been an easy road to Tokyo for Suni Lee, who’s overcome a number of obstacles to secure a spot on Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team as the squad’s top qualifier only behind superstar Simone … Read Full Article
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Who is Sunisa Lee? Everything you need to know about the US gymnastics team’s dynamo
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is going for its third-consecutive team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and Sunisa Lee will be essential to a win. Read Full Article
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California congressman bulldozes Asian-run pot greenhouses, quotes ‘Apocalypse Now’
In May, a Northern California sheriff’s office asked on Facebook for volunteers to help bulldoze the marijuana greenhouses that have recently popped up by the hundreds on private property in one small … Read Full Article
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Brian Yang, Missing Army Lieutenant, Found Dead on Hiking Trail
The soldier’s sister thanked those who helped during the search, writing on Facebook: “We love you so, so much, Brian.” … Read Full Article
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When can silver be gold? When you’re Sunisa Lee, who’s much more than just Simone Biles’ teammate
The 18-year-old can accomplish a ton for herself and her Hmong heritage these Games, even if she never comes close to unseating Biles in the all-around competition. Read Full Article
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Hmong Wausau Festival celebrates Southeast Asian community, record turnout expected
The Hmong American Center is preparing to host the country’s first Hmong festival of the year, a two-day event that will celebrate the culture and resilience of the Hmong community after a difficult … Read Full Article
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Man shot, killed by California officers prompts calls for justice from Minnesota’s Hmong community
Soobleej Kaub Hawj was killed in late June. Now a man is on hunger strike to protest the shooting and injustices happening in Siskiyou County. Read Full Article
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California man shot, killed by officers prompts calls for justice from Minnesota’s Hmong community
Soobleej Kaub Hawj was killed in late June. Now a man named Zurg Xiong is on hunger strike to protest the shooting and injustices happening in Siskiyou County. Read Full Article
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Joaquín Altoro is dedicated to being the banker of the underserved and underrepresented
Joaquín Altoro saw a disconnect between banks and underserved communities in the 90s. He has since become a banker who fights for those communities. Read Full Article
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U.S. gymnastics star Sunisa Lee’s long, winding journey to Olympics 2021
Lee became the first Hmong American to make the U.S. Olympic team with the support of her tight-knit family. In Tokyo, she will compete while they are half a world away. Read Full Article