"Most people have been really respectful, so I've been grateful for that. But, yeah, I gotta learn how to live my life and go on about my day without getting stopped too many times."
"I love being half Chinese, and both my parents are actually full Chinese, so I was raised in a complete Chinese household. It shaped a lot of who I am today."
"Liu is the first U.S. woman in 24 years to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. And she brought home two."
Alysa Liu, an Olympic gold medalist figure skater, received a celebratory welcome in Oakland at Frank Ogawa Plaza. Mayor Barbara Lee presented her with a key to the city, an oak tree-shaped artwork created by artists at The Crucible. Liu is among a select group of locals honored with this distinction. Bay Area sports teams presented her with custom jerseys. During the celebration, Liu reflected on her newfound fame, emphasizing the importance of representation in the Olympics and highlighting her Chinese heritage and Oakland upbringing. The event featured performances by Oakland's D-Sharp, the Golden State Warriors' official DJ, who played Bay Area classics.
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