AG Healey Fights for Workers’ Rights
Attorney General Maura Healey led a coalition of 11 attorney generals, and eight attorney generals and prosecutors, from across the nation to write a letter in support of workers’ rights on November 15.
MA’s Longest Nurse Strike Hits 9 Months
On December 8, the ongoing nurses strike at Saint Vincent Hospital hit the nine month mark. Beginning in March, this nurses strike has become the longest in Massachusetts history.
More Support Granted to Disabled Workers
The MRC notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected those with disabilities, raising more employment hurdles amongst the ones that were already there. Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd, a neurologist at the Boston Children’s Hospital, and instructor of neurology at Harvard, wrote about some of the struggles brought on by the pandemic for disabled individuals. “In times of crisis, weaknesses in our institutions and social systems, and marked health and economic disparities, become even more evident,” Baumer wrote.
Comcast RISE Expands its Reach
The Comcast RISE program has recently expanded its eligibility scope to include all women-owned businesses across the country, regardless of ethnicity. Comcast RISE, a program that provides small businesses support in the form of consulting, media production, technology and financial awards, will be kicking off 2022 with a broader view of inclusion.
Tufts Vaccinates Community Elders
This past month Tufts Medical Center administered more than 160 COVID-19 booster doses to Chinese-speaking seniors, meeting them where they live.
Omicron Variant Updates
According to the CDC’s Omicron tracker, the variant has so far caused infections in 23 states, including Massachusetts. The quick emergence has health officials urging residents yet again to get fully vaccinated.
“Chosen Family” Speaks on Identity
“I really want this story to find anyone who’s never felt ‘enough’ of something,” said Pelletier, “or anyone who had a kind of weird time growing up, figuring out who they are in different contexts, and having to look for the context they feel the most comfortable in.”
The Origins of the Chinese Buffet
At least as early as 1837, you could find all-you-can-eat dinners, which were, initially, primarily for American cuisine. During the latter part of the 19th century, the “smörgåsbord” made its appearance.
Beef, Seafood and Donuts — Oh My!
Time Out started in 1968 as a magazine in London to expand and share cultural and culinary events in 358 cities across 58 countries around the world.
Remembering Uncle Bill — a Community Leader
On November 27, 2021, Chinatown said goodbye to Bill Chin, widely known throughout the community as “Uncle Bill”. Born locally in 1929 during the Chinese Exclusion Act, Uncle Bill was always keenly aware of the village that raised him, and lived to improve the quality of life of Chinese immigrants.