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Miss Saigon opens to flury of protest

by THE AAP STAFF via Asian American Press October 13, 2013 ST. PAUL — The opening of Miss Saigon at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 8, 2013 was met with protests, support, and protests of the support. Several Asian community members…

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Ordway Production of “Miss Saigon” Ignites Renewed Protests Over Racist Stereotypes

by HLEE LEE & SHEILA REGAN via The UpTake October 8, 2013 UpTake Video by Hlee Lee/Story for The UpTake by Sheila Regan Click here to watch Hlee Lee’s video of Don’t Buy Miss Saigon: The Unity Event. More than 200 protesters sounded off in…

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Why Asian-American Artists And Activists Are Protesting The Ordway’s Production Of Miss Saigon

by KATHRYN G. NELSON & SHEILA REGAN via The UpTake Originally published October 8, 2013 Miss Saigon: Protesters in New York City in 1991. Despite more than two decades of cultural-awareness actions, the show — and the protest — goes on. Photo by Corky Lee….

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