Dr. Sophal Ear - Esteemed Academic and Writer
Dr. Sophal Ear, a Cambodian refugee, transitioned from escaping the Khmer Rouge to a successful academic and writer, advocating for Cambodian history education. Influenced by his upbringing and mother's determination, he shifted from medicine to political science and economics. His work includes critiquing Western supporters of the Khmer Rouge, a TED Talk, and a documentary about his family's escape, inspiring Cambodian Americans.