QARI Youth ServiceCorps Offers South Shore Youths Opportunity to Volunteer on Own Terms
According to Minh Pham, a senior at North Quincy High School and Director of Media Outreach for the newly-formed QARI (Quincy Asian Resources, Inc) Youth ServiceCorps, volunteering can feel “like being in prison.”
That feeling comes from offering one’s time and services and in return being told what to do and where to go, says Pham.
Asian American Talent Show Grows Into Second Year
Few Asian American talent shows can match the grandiosity and spectacle of the Los Angeles-born Kolloboration show. Founded over a decade ago by stand-up comedian, Paul P.K. Kim, Kollaboration lives by the mantra, “Empowering through Entertainment.”
Chinatown Spring Clean Up
Saturday, April 30 marked an important day this year in Chinatown – Spring Cleaning. More than ten local organizations and over 100 volunteers set off early in the morning in an effort to clean the neighborhood.
WGBH Celebrates Asian American Heritage Month
The topic of ‘food’ took center stage at WGBH – Boston’s public television station – headquarters on May 3 in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month, as the station hosted local food experts to talk about the Chinese take-out restaurant culture, as well as personal food stories.
Cathay Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Cathay Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 4 with a party at the bank’s Chinatown branch.
A Food Aficionado – Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers
One food that is considered all American is the hamburger. With origins from Germany, many have laid claim to have created this all beef patty, with trimmings in a bun known internationally as a hamburger. The last few years has seen the rise of many places sprouting out including Boston with a focus on the hamburger.
To Praise or Not to Praise?
It is very common these days to hear parents saying, “Good job!” to their young children for everything from putting their hats on, to eating their dinner, to cleaning up their toys. Not all observers of behavior find this useful. Alfie Kohn, who has studied motivation and punishment in schools and in the corporate world, has found that praise of this sort often backfires, creating children (and in comparable situations, adults) who are afraid to try things they think they may fail at. Praise, it turns out, may do more harm than good.
Tufts Community Forum Brings Chinatown Health into Focus
A community forum focused on the health of Chinatown put together by the Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) took place on April 27 at the Metropolitan Community Room.
Mayor Menino Presented Cherry Trees in Mattapan
The Consul General of Japan presents Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston with cherry trees at the Taylor Elementary School in Mattapan. The May 10 planting ceremony was part of the Greater Boston-Japan Cherry Blossom Festival which marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of Japanese flowering cherry trees from Japan to the United States. The original trees, which were planted in Washington D.C., have become a symbol of the close relations between the two countries.
Ford Foundation Gives $1 Million to Help Expand Number of U.S. Students with Experience in China
NEW YORK, May 8, 2012 — The Ford Foundation today announced a $1 million contribution to support the creation of a nonprofit initiative to help increase the number of American university students who spend some portion of their academic years in China.
MassHousing Announces Loan Closing of $9.1 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing for Seniors in Boston
BOSTON – May 8, 2012 – MassHousing announced a loan closing of $9.1 million to preserve affordability for predominantly low-income senior citizens and some disabled residents at the 100-unit Wait Street Apartments in Boston.
Dandelion Teachers Visit Boston
While most teachers in China use the Spring Festival break to spend time with their families and enjoy food and fireworks, two teachers from the Dandelion School in Beijing used this time to travel to Boston, recently, to observe schools. Huimin (Cindy) Si and Ying (Lynn) Li arrived inBostonin early January and spent the next five weeks visiting schools in the Boston area.
Hostelling International Holds Job Fair for Community
Hostelling International USA held a job fair at the Asian American Civic Association headquarters on April 25 aimed at showcasing employment opportunities for the Asian American population in Boston.
Mayor Menino Kick-Starts “You Have Rights” Campaign
City of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino made an appearance in Chinatown on April 23 at the Metropolitan Community Room, on Oak Street, to kick-start the Office of New Bostonians’ new “You Have Rights” education campaign, aimed at providing information to residents about their rights to decent housing and reporting substandard conditions.
Madeline Wong Throws First Pitch at Boston Red Sox Game
A respected leader among Chinese Americans and women, Madeline C. Wong’s accomplishments include the founding of one of America’s largest and oldest Asian dining meccas, her work in the insurance field, and her many contributions to the community and charity work. And all of her accomplishments were celebrated on April 17, when Wong was given the opportunity to throw the first pitch at a Boston Red Sox baseball game, a feat very few people have the chance to perform in their lifetimes.
Early Years are Learning Years®
This April 22–28 the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association, celebrates The Week of the Young Child™ with the theme: Early Years are Learning Years®.
Why do we need a whole week, every year, to call attention to the needs of young children?
ACDC Inspiration Gala
The Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) held its annual Gala at the Taj Boston on April 12.
Barking Crab
Step into the Barking Crab, located at 88 Sleeper Street in Boston, and you’ll feel a mixture of pirate and little mermaid. Situated on the outskirts of the financial district, just across Fort Point Channel, this fisherman-themed seafood joint caters to both the tourist and the local. Whether you’re looking for some crustacean cuisine, a steak, or just some finger food, the Barking Crab is a nice fit.
College Tips
College is one of the most stressful things to think about when it comes to decision-making and financial aid. From my experience of college, I want to give some tips to everyone: children, teens, and parents.
MBTA Looking to Hire More Asians: TCC Meeting
At the recent Chinatown Coalition (TCC) meeting on April 12, Pablo Calderon of the MBTA gave a presentation on applying for jobs at the transportation agency, highlighting a need at the agency for more Asian workers.
Smoking Cessation
Tobacco use is the most common preventable cause of death. About half of the people who don’t quit smoking will die of smoking-related problems. Quitting smoking is important for your health and provides many benefits. Soon after you quit, your circulation begins to improve, and your blood pressure starts to return to a normal level. [...]
Babies Shouldn’t Smoke!
Sounds funny, doesn’t it? We’d never give a cigarette to a baby! But infants and toddlers who live with smokers suffer from many problems that are just as bad as if they were smoking themselves. Children’s bodies are smaller and developing, which makes cigarette smoke more dangerous to them than to an adult. And infants and toddlers breathe faster than adults. That means they are taking in more smoke per minute than the person smoking the cigarette!
MBTA Board Approves Fare Increases and Service Reductions
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) approved service cuts and fare hikes in a vote on Wednesday, April 4, as part of a plan to fill a budget deficit of some $160 million for fiscal year 2013. These changes to service will begin on July 1, 2012.
AACA Youth Council Teaching Community Teens Valuable Skills
The Asian American Civic Association Youth Council kicked off its first-of-a-kind free tutoring service to children grades K-8 last month at the AACA headquarters.
