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In other words, at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, we all know that American gymnast Sunisa Lee, right? In one leap, she became a big star in the international sports world, and with her otherworldly performance, she firmly won the women's all-around gold medal in her arms.
It's really earned face for the U.S. gymnastics team.
But, you know what? At this very moment, our gymnastics goddess was on vacation in Los Angeles when she encountered a heinous incident of racial discrimination.
Think about it, Sunisa and her friends are enjoying their leisure time, and suddenly a group of bullies spew pepper from the car and are full of racist remarks, which is simply a great insult to our gymnastics goddess.
While Sunisa has brought so many accolades to American gymnastics, her Hmong background doesn't seem to have spared her from the quagmire of racism.
Did you know? The global population of the Hmong ethnic group is quite large, about 12 million.
Among them, there are about 300,000 Hmong people in the United States.
When it comes to the Hmong, their migration history is truly breathtaking.
Since the pre-Qin era, the Miao people have had their own territory in China.
But with the passage of history, especially after the Song Dynasty, their oppression has become heavier and heavier.
During the Qianlong period, after a large-scale but unsuccessful peasant uprising, the Miao were devastated, and many had to leave their hometowns to find a new life in Southeast Asia and other places.
In Vietnam and Laos, the early days of life for the Hmong were challenging.
Not only do they have to endure the bullying of foreign rulers, but they also have to face the pressure of local toast exclusion and high taxes.
Entering World War II and the Cold War, their lives were even worse.
During this time, the Hmong were forced into the war, and they fought against the spread of communism with the support of the United States.
This history eventually prompted a large number of Hmong people to migrate to the United States, hoping to find a peaceful place to live there.
Although the Hmong community has brought many positive influences to American society, like our gymnastics goddess Sunisa Lee, who has achieved excellence in the field of gymnastics, they still face many challenges.
The issue of racial discrimination and identity has always been an unavoidable conundrum for them.
The presence of the Hmong in the United States is like a complex picture of the clash and fusion of immigrants and indigenous cultures.
Speaking of which, the civil wars in Laos and Vietnam really made life even more difficult for the Hmong.
They are constantly struggling to survive in the torrent of history.
As recently as 1975, when the United States withdrew its troops from Southeast Asia, large numbers of Hmong people found themselves left behind in war-torn land, facing unfulfilled promises and uncertain futures.
Led by Miao leader Wang Bao, about 100,000 Hmong people fled to refugee camps in Thailand.
Such a large-scale population movement has brought tremendous pressure to Thai society and has also attracted widespread attention from the international community.
Fortunately, with the help of international relief organizations, most of the Hmong people were eventually able to move to the United States, hoping to find a new beginning and a stable home here.
In the United States, the Hmong people received a lot of support, including English education, training in laws and customs, etc., which helped them better integrate into the local society.
Although most Hmong people are engaged in basic manual labor, this kind of life is relatively stable compared to the previous turmoil.
However, language and cultural differences are a major challenge, which has led some Hmong to live in economically and socially disadvantaged communities.
In order to protect their rights and promote the development of the community, the Hmong community in the United States has established an organization called the "Hmong Eighteen Sex Association", which is united by 18 families.
With an office in São Paulo, they not only work to defend the rights of the Hmong people, but also to help resolve disputes within the community.
The establishment of this association has really greatly promoted the unity and common development of the Miao people in the United States.
But then again, the Hmong community still faces a lot of challenges.
For example, because there are not enough students, Hmong schools are about to close.
This caused a lot of discontent in the community.
As a result, community members organized a protest and eventually succeeded in not only keeping the school, but also securing financial support.
This incident once again proves the determination and unity of the Miao community in defending their rights and interests.
Although the Hmong people have made a lot of progress in the United States, the experience of our gymnastics goddess Sunisa Lee still reminds us that the problem of racial discrimination cannot be ignored.
Even with political and educational success, the Hmong people still have to work hard to achieve equal treatment and social acceptance.
This road is really long and difficult.
They need the sustained attention and support of society.