April 25, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 8
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Day: May 7, 2021

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Social Access Equity Fund: a new philanthropic model in Chinatown

by Jacqueline Church

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  When tragedy strikes on a large scale, we think of large sources of support. For example when an epic weather event strikes, FEMA responds.  When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, little help was available for Chinatown or was accessible to business owners here. The government was slow to respond and much of the aid available was hard for this immigrant community to access. Language was only part of the problem. Private benefactors and innovative community partners stepped in to fill […]

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SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications open May 3rd

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  On May 3, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) opened applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) beginning at noon. According to their website, for the first 21 days they are prioritizing applications for small businesses “by women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.”  Socially disadvantaged individuals are defined as “those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their […]

Noah's Kitchen serves beef noodle soup
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Food for Thought: Noah’s Kitchen is a delightful find in Brookline Village for Sichuan Cuisine

by Anna Ing

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  Noah’s Kitchen 18 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02445 (617) 383-5848 M-F 11:30-9pm Sa-Sun-12-9pm  Takeout and delivery/ Limited indoor dining and RSVP Noah’s Kitchen, with an emphasis on homey, Chinese, mainly Sichuan cuisine, quietly opened last year in the former ChoBee Hoy Realty space in Brookline Village. The restaurant has a mix of East meets West modern and simple décor.  Their use of thoughtful touches is seen from their table setting to their use of a traditional metal teapot and […]

Moy Auk band leader and Chinatown restaurant owner
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Moy Auk: band leader & famed chef

by Richard Auffrey

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  During the late 1880s, one of the first and most famous restaurants in Boston’s Chinatown was owned by Moy Auk, who also led a famous Chinese musical band. His restaurant was referred to as the “Delmonico’s” of Chinatown. At this time, Delmonico’s, in Manhattan, was considered one of the finest restaurants in the country so this was very high praise. When Moy Auk traveled from China to the U.S., he first settled in San Francisco and opened a small restaurant. […]

Job Training Alliance mayoral candidates discuss workforce development
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JTA hosts mayoral candidate forum to discuss workforce development in post-pandemic economy

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  On April 29, the Job Training Alliance (JTA) hosted a live virtual forum wherein five mayoral candidates discussed different aspects of workforce development, job training opportunities, and economic recovery for all Boston workers. The title of the event was “Boston Stronger: Ensuring All Boston Workers Thrive in the New Economy.” The mayoral candidates present were John Barros (Chief of Economic Development), Andrea Campbell (Councilor, District 4), Annissa Essaibi George (Councilor At-Large), Michelle Wu (Councilor At-Large), and Jon Santiago (State […]

newspaper Joe Biden renewable energy
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Biden’s push for renewable energy focuses on industry standards and job creation

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  On April 22, president Biden announced a new initiative to aim to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and to install renewable energy sources.  The announcement was made during the Leaders Summit on Climate, and it is part of president Biden’s plan to create millions of good-paying, union jobs, ensure economic competitiveness, advance environmental justice, and improve the health and security of communities across America.  President Biden plans to invest $400 billion over ten years in funding for clean energy, cybersecurity […]

Comic Metropolitan Area Planning Council art project COVID messaging
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Public health COVID-19 messaging projects feature Asian artists to address vaccine hesitancy

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) will be collaborating with artists to reach underserved communities with COVID-related public health messages, many of which will emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated. The MAPC chose nine artists out of a pool of over 30 applicants to distribute $45,000 in grant funding. The art projects will take the form of posters, videos, postcards, public art, comic strips, and other types of designs. According to a press release, priority was given to projects […]

Mayor Kim Janey recovery Boston
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Mayor Janey outlines recovery plans at her first MOIA roundtable

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  Mayor Kim Janey spoke at her first Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) Media Roundtable since taking office. Janey addressed the vaccination distribution process and recovery from COVID-19, racial equity work, and investment in jobs and small businesses. The event was held on April 15, also known as One Boston Day, commemorating the lives lost in the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. “Coming out of this pandemic, we know that we cannot go back to normal, particularly when ‘normal’ […]

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USCIS requests public input to identify barriers in its services

by Carey Lin

On April 19, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began requesting public input to help “reduce barriers within its regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign citizens from obtaining access to eligible immigration services and benefits in an effective and efficient manner.” The public comment period is set to end on May 26, with written comments accepted on Regulations.gov until May 19. Click on the blue “comment” button right under the title to be taken to […]

speak out against anti-Asian hate sign protest
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Local institutions openly discuss increased visible anti-Asian hate in America

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  The spa shootings in Atlanta are perhaps the most visible recent act of anti-Asian discrimination, but represent a larger disturbing trend. Research released by Stop AAPI Hate reveals that there were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents across the U.S. over the last year—a 2,500% increase from previous years. In Los Angeles, there has been a 114% increase in cases over the last year, while Boston has experienced a 133% increase in cases. In New York, there has been an astounding […]

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