SacBee - New Sacramento City Council members sworn in. Will ‘good trouble’ follow?

While Vang was growing up in a poor immigrant family, the oldest of 16 children, Crowder stayed after school with her multiple times a week to make sure she finished her college and scholarship applications, then drove her home, sometimes as late as 11 p.m.

“If I didn’t have Ms. Crowder in my life, I wouldn’t be here today,” Vang said. “I truly believe we have so many Ms. Crowders in Sacramento today making a difference in people’s lives.”

Vang went on to earn a double masters from UCLA, including one in public health. She now teaches at California State University, Sacramento and UC Davis and is the director of a scholarship program. As she was sworn in, she stood in the purple spare room of her Meadowview home, a bright orange “Smash Patriarchy” sign displayed in the background.

Vang is also the first Hmong council member. Later in the meeting and near tears, she delivered a powerful three minute address in Hmong, thanking those who helped with her campaign and promising she would fight to improve the lives of residents who are struggling.

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