The gold medal-winning figure skater comes from a liberal family.

American skater Alysa Liu has delved into her family background, revealing that she has attended some of the country’s most notable protests.

Liu made history in the recent Winter Olympics at just 20 years old, becoming the first American woman to win gold in her discipline (singles competition) in 24 years.

Rolling Stone recently interviewed the Olympic standout, who’s become a household name and experienced a follower windfall on social media thanks to her exploits.

She opened up on the impact politics, social justice and civil rights have had on her and her family.

Alysa Liu Has A Unique Story

Alysa Liu of the United States holding her gold medal.
Alysa Liu of the United States (James Lang-Imagn Images)

Liu disclosed that she attends protests with her family, and that they’ve contacted people in charge of legislation.

“Our family is pretty liberal thanks to my father,” she explained. “Me and my family would go to protests. A lot of climate stuff, but mostly election things, Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, ICE protests. A ton of that stuff.”

“I mean, I was no student protest organizer or anything,” she added. “But me and my family go to protests. Sometimes we’d call our policymakers and write little letters. I remember doing that a lot when we were kids.”

“Going back to politics for a second, with these Olympics, there was definitely some tension around the political moment we’re in. But I think what U.S. athletes do is share our stories. We’re Americans, and we all have such unique stories and backgrounds.”

Alysa’s father, Arthur Liu, fled China after the Tiananmen Square protests in ‘89. His struggles have clearly shaped his family’s social and political leanings.

Now, his daughter has a voice.