Sophy Khut and her siblings shortly after arriving in Portland, Oregon in 1976. From left to right: Sophy’s brother, Sophal, Sophy, and her brothers Chetra and Sophat. In the upper right corner of the picture is Sophy’s brother Sokheng. They flew to Oregon from the refugee camp in Surin, Thailand.
Sophy Khut’s family at the Surin refugee camp in Thailand in 1976. Back row, left to right: Sophy’s sister, Sopha; brother, Sokheng; Sophy’s father, Kheam Khut; mother, Sophea Khim; and brother-in-law, Nguon Lem. Middle row, left to right are Sophy’s brother Sophal, Sophy, and younger brother, Sophat. The youngest brother, Chetra, is standing in front of Sophy. They were at the Surin camp for six months.
Sithy Yi leading the Stop the Hate with Love dance troupe marching on Anaheim Street, Long Beach, in the 2023 Cambodia Town Parade, April 2. The troupe carried banners and fans with the Stop the Hate message which was the parade theme that year. Sithy Yi has a strong commitment to the Cambodian community and participates in this event nearly every year in some capacity.
Sithy Yi with the Stop The Hate with Love dance troupe waiting on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, CA to march in 2023 Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival, April 22, 2023. With the troupe is Long Beach Mayor, Rex Richardson (center in green jacket) and California State Attorney General, Rob Bonta (center in blue). Sithy is standing to the left of Mayor Richardson. Sithy’s sister, Sithea San, is second from the right in the front row wearing sunglasses. Sithea is President of the Cambodia Town Board and one of the coordinators for the event.
Sithy Yi (center front) with volunteers for the Stop The Hate with Love campaign in Long Beach, CA 2023. The troupe was practicing their parade formation for the 2023 Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival. Sithy was assistant coordinator for the event and oversaw rehearsals, costuming, and hair.
