Minnesota woman hopes to become
the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit
model with Down syndrome
Posted By: voxpopuli, 3/24/2021 2:32:24 PM
A Minnesota woman is hoping to break barriers and redefine beauty. "All women need to be celebrated," 26-year-old Mikayla Holmgren says in her audition reel for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Holmgren is still waiting to hear back from the magazine, but her efforts are already getting national attention. "Just be yourself. Follow your dreams and you can do it," she said.
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Protesters call for justice in Floyd death
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after opening statements made in Chauvin trial 25 replies
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Minnesota woman hopes to become
the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit
model with Down syndrome 14 replies
the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit
model with Down syndrome 14 replies
A Minnesota woman is hoping to break barriers and redefine beauty.
"All women need to be celebrated," 26-year-old Mikayla Holmgren says in her audition reel for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Holmgren is still waiting to hear back from the magazine, but her efforts are already getting national attention.
"Just be yourself. Follow your dreams and you can do it," she said.
BOULDER, Colo. — Multiple people were killed in a shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colo., on Monday, the police said, with an officer among the victims.
A suspect was in custody and was injured during the shooting, said Cmdr. Kerry Yamaguchi of the Boulder Police.
The ABC affiliate in Denver, citing multiple law enforcement officials, reported that at least six people were killed in the shooting.
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The Minneapolis City Council emerged from a closed session to announce the record settlement, which includes $500,000 for the neighborhood where Floyd was arrested. Floyd family attorney Ben Crump called a news conference for 1 p.m. that was to include family members.
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social media influencers ahead of
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