An Interview with Brian H. Wong

Brian H. Wong is the News Editor at ESPN. For Sampan’s Asian American Heritage Month special, Mr. Wong was kind enough to accept an interview. Here is what he said:

An Interview with Mildred Wong

What was it like growing up as an Asina-American in the United States?
Fortunately, I can say that as an Asian American growing up in Boston, I have never been teased with degrading names or insults. No blond-haired, blue-eyed boy in my first grade class ever pulled his eyes at the corners, slanted them, and ridiculed me. At Boston Latin School, at least 45 percent of the students were Asian American, which made us much more a majority than a “minority.” Extreme racial slurs and blatant prejudice are as foreign to me as soy sauce on ice cream. As a contemporary Chinese-American, I have never been hassled, unless bad pickup lines count. “Hey baby, ni hao ma?” is not an effective pickup line.

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.

College Fair Provides Insight into Higher Education Possibilities

On March 30, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) hosted seven local colleges and universities, as well as an educational documentation agency, in a college fair aimed at showcasing the kinds of education the organization’s Next Steps Transitional English Program (STEP) students can look forward to after graduating. More than 70 students attended.

“Get Real” with Mildred Wong

MYTH: You should always price your home high and negotiate down.

FACT: Price your home competitively out of the gate. Price is the single most important determinant for how quickly your home will sell. The key to pricing is understanding your real estate goals.

“Get Real” with Mildred Wong

MYTH: Owning a home is more expensive than renting.

FACT: This September, the median price for a 1-bedroom rental reached $1,665 a month, making Boston the third most competitive rental market in the country, bested only by New York and San Francisco. A comparable 1-bedroom condo with fees and full amenities averaged $1,495 a month