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May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026

Student Advocates for her Right to Wear Tribal Regalia

Tiala Luong made headlines by sticking up for her right to wear regalia at graduation after a school administrator initially told her no.

South Sioux City HS graduate Tiala Luong poses for a photograph in her gown and cap.

South Sioux City HS graduate Tiala Luong poses for a photograph in her gown and cap.

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