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Left to right: Miss Universe Uruguay Lola de los Santos, Miss Universe Myanmar Ma Thuzar Wint Lwin and Miss Universe Bernadette Belle Ong during the National Costume segment of Miss Universe 2021 Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images
Thuzar Wint Lwin strode down the runway at the Miss Universe pageant in a costume that represented her Chin people in northwestern Myanmar.
When she got to the end, she took a bow and unfurled a scroll she d been carrying. Pray for Myanmar, it read.
It was a powerful message from Myanmar s Miss Universe contestant and a reference to the ongoing bloodshed in her country since the military junta seized power in February.
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(NEW YORK) It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and one way to give back during this celebratory time is by supporting businesses owned by cultures that make up the Asian community.
Following many anti-Asian attacks that have taken place this year, now is an optimal opportunity to stand in solidarity and show support.
In March, fashion and beauty industry leaders were among other notables who began using their platforms to spread awareness and speak out again anti-Asian racism.
The following month, SAG Award nominee Jamie Chung wore a statement-making Edie Parker purse that read “Stop Asian Hate.”
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