In storied New England mill city, Cambodian Americans make political history

[basquebromance]

the country of Cambodia is awesome! their food? not so much!

In storied New England mill city, Cambodian Americans make political history

Lowell, Mass., was known for embracing immigrants. But it never shared power with newcomers until Cambodian refugees found a way to remake the city.

www.latimes.com

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

1 today, 5/20/22

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Notice that the Cambodians are very happy to have their own mayor who has no intention of being an American mayor. He is a Cambodian mayor who will cater to their needs.

 

[Unkotare]

the country of Cambodia is awesome! their food? not so much!

In storied New England mill city, Cambodian Americans make political history

Lowell, Mass., was known for embracing immigrants. But it never shared power with newcomers until Cambodian refugees found a way to remake the city.

www.latimes.com

Are you crazy? Cambodian food is great!

 

[Unkotare]

Btw, Cambodian and Hmong people are a large and growing population in Lowell, but nowhere near a majority. Still plenty of white folks there.