Inalienable Rights – The Tide is Turning
In the context of years of paralysis in Congress, states have taken addressing our dysfunctional immigration system into their own hands. There has been a rising tide of “attrition through enforcement” legislation, most notably enacted in Arizona and Alabama. This “self-deportation” strategy aims to make life so hard for unauthorized immigrants that they have no other options but to flee. In Alabama, local police are allowed to detain individuals suspected of being undocumented. Parts of the law, later repealed, even rendered going to school and attending church risky decisions and assisting undocumented immigrants potentially illegal.
AACA, Kwong Kow Chinese School Awarded Grants
Both the Asian American Civic Association and the Kwong Kow Chinese School were awarded grants by the city of Boston’s Partners with Non-Profits program to help with building maintenance and improvement work.
Thousands flock to Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations
An electric atmosphere engulfed Chinatown on January 29 as thousands of spectators filled the streets to watch the Chinese community put on martial arts, lion dance, and dragon dance performances in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Josiah Quincy Elementary School Year of the Dragon Celebrations
On January 27, in an elaborately decorated gym, Josiah Quincy Elementary School students performed skits, dances, and songs in celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon for teachers, parents and local government officials.
Kwong Kow Chinese School Chinese New Year Celebrations
On January 28, Kwong Kow Chinese School held its Chinese New Year celebrations with performances from the school’s students. Performances included dancing, singing, poem reciting, and instrument demonstrations.
AACA holds Chinese New Year dinner for Fundraisers and Employer Partners
The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) held a dinner ceremony for the organization’s funders and employer partners in celebration of Chinese New Year on January 26, at Empire Garden Restaurant in Chinatown.
East West Bank New Year Celebrations
On a festivity-filled Sunday afternoon in Chinatown on January 29, East West Bank offered custom traditional Chinese souvenirs for attendees who entered the bank.
MBTA Fare Hikes – How will you be affected?
As the main means of transportation for much of the community, the Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority’s (MBTA) proposal to increase fare prices and cut many services spell trouble for many whom depend on public transportation to get around.
Tufts Medical Center Chinese New Year Celebrations
Tufts Medical Center held its Chinese New Year celebrations on January 31, by holding a lion dance performance, as well as inviting students from the neighboring Josiah Quincy Elementary School to perform dances and instrumental music.
TINY URBAN KITCHEN
Jennifer Che’s rise to blogging stardom came not out of filling the internet with copious amounts of spam, but a combination of gorgeous photography, tasty recipes, a healthy dose of life, and dashes of a love story. Che’s award-winning blog, Tiny Urban Kitchen, takes its readers on a culinary adventure from the family-owned pizza joint to Michelin-star restaurants in food hubs such as Japan.
Governor Deval Patrick Hosts Ethnic-media Round Table to Discuss Hot-Button Issues
Ethnic-media journalists were invited to meet with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray on January 9 at the State House, where among the issues discussed were, the three stikes law, foreign trade opportunities, jobs, anti-bulling day, and in-state tuition.
Inalienable Rights – Immigration Resolutions for the New Year
The immigration debate, like virtually all political debates nowadays, is filled with toxic rhetoric and misinformation. Those who cover the issue, also tend to focus on the negative and tragic, not enough on the uplifting and optimistic.
City of Malden’s Field of Dreams
On January 12, over 200 people filed into the City Council Chambers at Malden Government Center for the first public meeting regarding Malden Park, a minor league baseball stadium, which if approved, could be completed by April 2014.
A Culture of Employee Appreciation
It is not difficult to understand the cheerful feeling one gets when entering through the glass doors of Adcotron EMS, Inc. Not only is the environment spotless – the pearly white walls visible all around the 35,000 square foot lot the company occupies in South Boston’s Marine Industrial Park – but in a supremely organized manner, highly-automated equipment place components on boards with precision and efficiency. However…
A Food Aficionado – Shiki
When Shiki (aka Four Seasons in Japanese) located at 9 Babcock Street, Brookline [617-738-0200] opened up a few years ago, it filled a much needed void. While in the highly competitive Brookline area, riddled with Japanese places, they still deliver delicious food and different Japanese food from the mainstream Japanese sushi houses. This is one of the few places around I always hear Japanese spoken amongst the patrons. This is a sure sign of a winner!
New Redistricting Map Proposal
Riled and united by the Committee on Census and Redistricting’s first proposed map which, first seen before Thanksgiving, split Chinatown in half, many residents of Chinatown, as well as Mission Hill and South Boston, turned up to the latest redistricting hearing on December 9 to look at Councilor Linehan’s newest proposed map (Docket #1591), as well as voice their concerns and opinions, mostly on the speed at which the process is happening.
Gary Christenson Speaks at AACA Community Forum
The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) hosted the City of Malden’s newly elected Mayor Gary Christenson as part of its Fall 2011 Community Forum series on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at 12 – 1 p.m. More than 75 attendees crowded into AACA’s fourth-floor conference room to listen to Christenson speak on “Embracing Diversity in the City of Malden.”
The Power of “Qi”
Americans are perpetually bombarded with information about our health and well-being. We know the dangers of obesity and smoking and we are aware of the benefits of a good diet and exercise. But when was the last time you assessed the status of your “qi”?
A Food Aficionado – AMMA
New York City is a mecca of good eats and a hub for a wide range of cuisines from all around the world. Recently while in Manhattan’s East Side in search of a now-defunct ramen shop, we stumbled upon ‘Amma’.
Inalienable Rights -They Make Our Jobs
“They are taking our jobs!” That was a common refrain at the turn of the 20th century in the American West about the influx of Chinese laborers, which coalesced into the nation’s first and most blatant race-based anti-immigrant law: the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Last week, the US Senate celebrated the passage of a resolution to formally acknowledge and express regret for the discriminatory legislation. The law effectively made all Chinese settlers illegal for over 60 years, and barred access to citizenship and property rights. It was not overturned until it became politically expedient to pit Chinese allies against the Japanese Empire circa World War II
New College Day Helps Community’s Students Look At Higher Education Possibilities
In a first-of-its-kind event held in Chinatown, the Asian American Civic Association Youth Council organized a College Day in which students, parents and college admissions representatives had the opportunity to meet and talk about the college admissions process and financial aid.
MAP for Health Appoints New Executive Director
Wednesday, November 30 marked an important day for the Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders (MAP) for Health as the organization introduced a new Executive Director, Taro O’Sullivan, to its leadership, taking over from Jacob Smith Yang, who had been the organization’s Executive Director for nine years.
Cathay Bank Awards BCNC Youth Center Grant
On Wednesday, November 9, Cathay Bank Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. (BCNC) to promote academic performance for immigrant youth.
Thanks/Giving – Mother and Daughter
Holiday is the byproduct of human civilization as it is a conceptual idea with multiple symbolic meanings embodied. A dog will never celebrate its birthday but a human being will never forget his/her birthday. In our everyday’s life, there are numerous things and events to be remembered, highlighted and written down in history. With the assistance of latest technological innovations, we are known as the “Y Generation” whose expertise is documenting our life and tracing our trivial existence through Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets in every split of second. Yet, in this cyber age which time is counted by MBps, we may still best be inspired by holidays that have been celebrated for centuries.
