October, 2022 - Sampan

October 11, 2022 0

DHS Publishes Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule

Press Release: The Department of Homeland Security, September 8, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule, to be published in the Federal Register, that provides clarity and consistency for noncitizens on how DHS will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The rule restores the historical understanding of a ‘public charge’ that had been in place for decades, until the prior Administration began to consider supplemental public health benefits such as Medicaid and nutritional […]

October 11, 2022 0

September Events and Celebrations

by Sampan Staff

Kwong Kow Chinese School Annual Fundraising Gala Kwong Kow Chinese School held its annual Fundraising Gala on September 23, 2022. In attendance was former board member and honorary fundraising committee chair Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Other attendees included from the left: Vice Chairman Felix Lui, City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune, State Rep. Donald Wong, Principal Ping-Jung Huang, Director Paul Chan, behind Paul Chan is Board treasurer Tak-Chee Stephan Chan, TECO Boston Director General Jonathan Sun, Director Linda Huang, Director Lily […]

October 10, 2022 0

Heart Disease: What You Can Do Today to Reduce Your Risk

by Jeff Millman

This is the second is a series of articles on how to protect against heart disease and improve cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and globally. Though it affects people of all races and socioeconomic statuses, a 2021 Nature article found that “large differences in cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality exist between migrant populations and host populations.” Migration itself “generally has an adverse effect on health, particularly cardiovascular and metabolic health, which […]

October 9, 2022 0

Asian American Women Rising in the Massachusetts House and City Halls

by Katie Mai & Nicole Filler

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is a shining example of the unprecedented rise of Asian American women in Massachusetts politics. But she’s one of several women who have recently risen to power in the state. Wu made history in November of last year, when the former Boston City Council president became the first Asian American, woman, and person of color, to be elected mayor of Boston — a city where Asian Americans make up about 10 percent of the city’s residents. […]

October 8, 2022 0

Master Thangka Artist Niangben at Pellas Gallery

by Sonia Cavazos

Thangka paintings have been around for thousands of years, dating back as far as the 11th century. An amalgamation of culture, history, religion, and beauty is displayed in this artform, matched only by the combination of unique materials such as gold and precious stones. The time, effort, and materials that go into these paintings are just some of the aspects that make this type of art unique. There is a man that has mastered the craft and worked his whole […]

October 7, 2022 0

Mass. Bill Aims to Improve System to Track Hate Crimes

by Aidan O'Mara Schwartz

As the rate of reported hate crimes increases across the country, a bill to require Massachusetts law enforcement agencies and communities to report Hate Crime incidents is currently under study by the state legislature. The Massachusetts Hate Crimes Reporting Act was originally introduced in late March of 2021 to advance and change the current hate crime reporting practices which are informal and unevenly enforced. The proposed bill is currently being put on a study order for further review by the […]

Month: October 2022