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An Easier Religious Practice

Clip: 5/15/1991 | 1m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Being sponsored by the Lutheran church when her family first came to the United...

Being sponsored by the Lutheran church when her family first came to the United States, Stewart's parents became Christian, citing, "It's easier".

05/15/1991

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A Different World

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Clip: 5/15/1991 | 6m 52s | Before coming to the United States, Stewart has limited memories of Laos. Her family... (6m 52s)

Her Career Moving Forward

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Clip: 5/15/1991 | 1m 54s | Looking to the future, Stewart is excited about her book, finishing school, and the... (1m 54s)

Inner Strength

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Clip: 5/15/1991 | 3m 44s | Coming to the United States, Stewart was further behind in her education than other... (3m 44s)

Living in Two Cultures

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Clip: 5/15/1991 | 6m 49s | In her rebellious teen years, Stewart dated and married a white man. Now with... (6m 49s)

Paving a Way

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Clip: 5/15/1991 | 4m 22s | Being the first Hmong female graduate from the University of Minnesota is an honor... (4m 22s)

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