Eileen Gu represents the Asian American experience
Eileen Gu, three-time Olympian medalist, shows Asian Americans that they don’t have to choose one identity over another. Born in San Francisco, California, Gu could choose between representing the United States or China during the Beijing 2022 Olympics earlier in February. Her choice of representing China sparked intense backlash from media outlets, accusing her as a traitor to the country she was born in. One of her outspoken critics, Nikki Haley, UN Ambassador, criticized G