April 25, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 8
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Month: November 2020

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Let’s talk about taxes… The do’s and don’ts, the why and why nots in filing taxes as an immigrant

by Carey Lin

Taxes are notoriously complicated. Most might know that it has to do with money, keeping records, and filing them on time. But what else should we know? As part of our Special Finance Issue, Sampan interviewed Melody Tsang and Richard Soo Hoo to provide us with some reminders and a brief overview on the significance of filing taxes. Melody Tsang is Asian American Civic Association’s (AACA) Multi-Services Coordinator and specializes in immigration and tax filings. “Everyone in America has to […]

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Scammers revamp old tricks using COVID-19 as a twist during pandemic

by Christine Mui

Fraudulent rental listings, a COVID-19 clinical study that pays upwards of $1,000, consultants offering services to those confused by COVID aid programs, a government agency asking for a refund of an “accidental” overpayment — these are some of the most popular schemes that fraudsters have taken advantage of during the pandemic to target people’s financial worries in 2020. Indeed, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported losses from scams have climbed to nearly $117 million during the first six months of […]

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Immigrants view banks with skepticism and fear

by Shira Laucharoen

Particularly among those who have newly arrived in the United States, many immigrated individuals choose not to use banks and are wary of financial institutions for several reasons. Cultural barriers may deter them from employing these services, while past negative experiences in their home countries also cause immigrant residents to exercise caution. Financial literacy programs and efforts from banks to become more accessible have been encouraging for this population, but many are still hesitant to open an account. Language challenges […]

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Beyond neighborhoods and generations: ‘Lantern Stories’ continues illuminating Chinatown’s past, present, and future

by Christine Mui

More than a month after its initial installation, crowds of Chinatown natives and tourists alike are still gathering in Chin Park on The Greenway to see “Lantern Stories.” The public art project by artist Yu-Wen Wu captures the culture, immigration history, and continued resilience of Boston’s Chinatown community in each of its 31 UV-printed colorful lanterns. The concepts for the lanterns’ featured images were conceived in a collaborative, dynamic process. Wu spoke to local residents, community organizers, and businesses about […]

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Ask Dr. Hang: How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

by Hang Ngo

I work remotely full time and I am taking two classes online towards my Masters degree. I’m really struggling with balancing work and life, in that I find myself facing my laptop for 12+ hours a day, feeling exhausted, and not having much of a life outside of work and classes. How can I improve my work-school-life balance? To ensure the best care for yourself and to improve your focus on the work that you need to do, you need […]

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The First Chinese Person To Live In Boston

by Richard Auffrey

In 1796, the first Chinese person documented to have lived in Boston was Chou, a teenager who worked for a local sea captain. Much of that story is known to many and the sea captain is often considered to be a kind and compassionate person. However, there is a dark twist to this story which is known to very few. John Boit, of Boston, was made the Captain of a ship, the Union, when he was only 19 years old. The […]

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Harmonious: Are you a person of Chinese heritage who currently lives or previously lived in Massachusetts?

by guest

The UMass Chinese Mental Health Program invites you to participate in a series of short research surveys. The goals of our program are to understand how Chinese individuals in Massachusetts feel about the concept of mental health, facilitate discussions about mental health within families, and improve the health and well-being of our communities by sharing local resources. Participants will be asked to take a short 15-minute survey. If you choose to leave an email, you will be entered into a […]

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Clean-up Chinatown Committee continues the push for a cleaner Chinatown

by Carey Lin

The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) hosted the first Clean-up Chinatown Committee meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. For many years, the committee has worked to clean up the streets of Chinatown. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meetings were suspended for about eight months before resuming on October 14. This meeting followed the efforts of the “We Love Boston Chinatown” campaign and the cleanup day hosted by Chinatown Mainstreet (CMS) and Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) in August. On October […]

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Boston Asian American Film Festival 2020 navigates uncertain times

by Shira Laucharoen

While reflecting a tumultuous year, fraught with conflict and tension, the Boston Asian American Film Festival projected a message of unity, with screenings running virtually from October 21 – 25, and with selected films available until November 1. Touching on issues such as the devastation wrought by the coronavirus, deportations, and the downfall of democracy in the Philippines, the festival, now in its 12th year, addresses current conditions felt through the Asian American community. In spite of the uncertainty of […]

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“#SinceYallWantMeToBeWhite” playreading unravels racism

by Shira Laucharoen

Asian American Theatre Artists of Boston and Pao Arts Center collaborated to present a new, virtual theater piece called “#SinceYallWantMeToBeWhite,” which was read aloud on October 23. The production, written by Quentin Nguyen-duy and Serenity S’rae, examined how Black and Asian Americans experience racism in the United States. Told through the popular mediums Zoom and Tik Tok, the character-driven play followed a conversation between two individuals: Korena, a Black high school student, played by S’rae, and Ms. Lu, an Asian […]

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