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Paving a Way

Clip: 5/15/1991 | 4m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

Being the first Hmong female graduate from the University of Minnesota is an honor...

Being the first Hmong female graduate from the University of Minnesota is an honor, but Stewart sometimes just wants to be recognized for her work and how well she can do it. Some say she's paving the way for other Asian-American women.

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)

An Easier Religious Practice

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Clip: 5/15/1991 | 1m 31s | Being sponsored by the Lutheran church when her family first came to the United... (1m 31s)

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)

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