"After winning the first Olympic women's figure skating individual gold medal in 24 years, hometown hero Alysa Liu said 'I was glad that I could bring Oakland to Milan.' On March 12, Oakland will return the favor and bring the darling of the Milano Cortina games back to where it all began."
"Back home in Oakland, Liu's father, Arthur Liu, was a guest of honor at the Lunar New Year parade last Saturday, and a mural has already been erected of Liu's Olympic triumph in the Temescal neighborhood."
"Mayor Barbara Lee announced the details of a special Celebration Rally with Alysa Liu that will take place on Thursday, March 12 at 12pm at Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. This is a free event, but space is limited, so reserve your spot by registering at Visit Oakland's website."
Alysa Liu won the first Olympic women's figure skating individual gold medal for the United States in 24 years at the Milano Cortina games. Following her victory, Liu has made multiple media appearances, including visits to the Today show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. In Oakland, her hometown, celebrations have included her father being honored at the Lunar New Year parade and a mural depicting her Olympic triumph in the Temescal neighborhood. Mayor Barbara Lee announced a free Celebration Rally scheduled for March 12 at noon at Oakland City Hall to honor Liu's achievement.
Read at The Oaklandside
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