Carey Lin, Author at Sampan

Carey Lin

vehicle parade for Taiwan's inclusion in WHO

Features June 11, 2021 0

Vehicle parade campaigns for Taiwan’s inclusion in WHO

On May 22, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston led a vehicle parade from Newton to Boston with the goal of campaigning for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Organizer Su Hong-chang said, “Despite the hot weather, we still have around 60 people spanning 16 different organizations participating today. We have about 25 vehicles in this parade.” Su, who is also the founder of Taiwan Association for Global Health […]

Arts May 21, 2021 0

Documentary reveals Chinese immigrant history in segregated South

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Far East Deep South is now streaming until June 3rd on PBS.org, WorldChannel.org and the PBS app. On May 4, the documentary “Far East Deep South” made its premiere on World Channel, kicking off Asian American Heritage Month. Unfortunately, on the same day, two Asian women – 63 years old and 85 years old – were stabbed at the bus stop in San Francisco. This year’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month came after a year of increased and public Asian […]

Boston May 21, 2021 0

New volunteer program may bring security to Chinatown seniors

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) While the Greater Boston area has not yet faced any reported violent incidents, the increased frequency of vicious anti-Asian crimes in cities and towns across the United States has left Asian residents around Chinatown Boston in a state of unease. For some, this growing threat unfortunately extends what has already been a long year of isolation and hardship, following on the heels of an already trying pandemic. “They have been staying at home over a year, and they don’t […]

Arts May 21, 2021 0

93rd Oscars make history with most AAPI nominees in acting awards

Chloe Zhao, Best Picture and Best Directing for “Nomadland” (Photo courtesy of Quil Lemons for Vanity Fair). (請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On April 25, the 93rd Academy Awards (Oscars) made history as having the “most diverse acting slate ever” according to Variety. For the first time ever, several Asian artists were nominated and won awards, in the categories Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director. The Oscars have long been criticized for being white male dominant and whitewashed. In 2015, only two […]

Business May 7, 2021 0

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications open May 3rd

(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 […]

Job Training Alliance mayoral candidates discuss workforce development

Metro May 7, 2021 0

JTA hosts mayoral candidate forum to discuss workforce development in post-pandemic economy

(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 […]

Features May 7, 2021 0

USCIS requests public input to identify barriers in its services

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 […]

construction industry in Boston street building truck

Business May 7, 2021 0

Push for change as construction industry wage theft continues

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On April 15, traditionally known as “Tax Day,” members of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters gathered to raise awareness on wage theft and tax fraud in the construction industry. While it is not a new issue in the construction industry, “The pandemic has only exacerbated any and all issues that were existing before,” said Noel Xavier, organizer of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC). In the past year, construction industry layoffs were especially […]

Rev. Dr. William Edwards “Bill” Alberts passed away on March 21 2021

Features April 16, 2021 0

In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. William Edwards “Bill” Alberts (Oct 26, 1926 – March 22, 2021)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Rev. Dr. William Edwards “Bill” Alberts passed away on March 22, 2021 at the age of 94 in Canton, MA. Alberts is remembered by his friends as a person of enormous generosity of spirit and compassion who had a continuing and ever growing appetite for justice and fairness. Alberts was born in Williamsport, PA. After serving in the Navy in World War II (1944-1946), he graduated from Lycoming College in 1951, and later from the Westminster Theological Seminary in […]

Features April 16, 2021 0

Immigration ban on H/J/L visas expired as of March 31, 2021

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On March 31, 2021, the immigration ban on entry for H, J, and L visas officially expired. The Trump administration’s ‘nonimmigrant proclamation’ began on June 24, 2020 and was originally meant to expire on Dec. 31, 2020. However, right before leaving office, former president Trump extended the ban on entry and visa processes until the end of March. President Biden did not extend it further and allowed it to expire. According to Fragomen, a legal firm dedicated to immigration […]

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