46-year-old immigrant from Laos, Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon, raising awareness of the Iu Mien people.

46-year-old immigrant from Laos, Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon, raising awareness of the Iu Mien people, a southeast Asian ethnic group originating in China. Many Iu Mien members fled from Laos to Thailand and settled in the US following the Vietnam War. Saephan's win has been seen as significant for the Iu Mien community, demonstrating the possibility of success and advancement for immigrants.

April 30, 2024
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