| As Asian American figure skaters command the 2022 Winter Olympics — with Nathan Chen taking home the gold medal last week and Alysa Liu and Karen Chen competing Tuesday — it's worth looking back at the woman who paved the way: Kristi Yamaguchi. The Japanese American won the Olympic gold medal in 1992, and changed the face of figure skating forever. My Washington Post colleague Robert Samuels catches up with the 50-year-old Yamaguchi, who said her winning "just felt like any other California girl representing her country." Also in this edition, sports columnist Jerry Brewer writes about Erin Jackson, who on Sunday became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in speedskating, who he described as "a savior for American speedskating." Thanks for reading!  (Lily Qian) From Michelle Kwan to Nathan Chen to Alysa Liu and Karen Chen, Asian Americans have become a force in United States figure skating. Kristi Yamaguchi helped blaze the trail. By Robert Samuels ● Read more » | | |  (/TWP) This Black History Month, we could witness a new chapter in the ongoing story of African Americans' struggles and achievements, as President Biden has pledged to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. By Washington Post Staff ● Read more » | | | |
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