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Health March 19, 2020 0

A challenging time for restaurants amid Covid-19 outbreak

Bob Luz, president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, addresses concerns of restaurant owners amid coronavirus outbreak. (Yiming Zhao/Sampan) Sumiao Chen, the owner of restaurant Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge opened a bottle of wine after meeting with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association on March 12 at her restaurant. “I’m disinfecting my mouth,” she joked. In the past week, Chen has seen a 40 percent drop in business, especially after Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak […]

Boston March 19, 2020 0

In the 1987 documentary ‘Who Killed Vincent Chin’, the racism behind a brutal murder of an Asian-American man still resonates today

The director of the film, Renee Tajima-Peña, couldn’t travel to Boston due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but Skyped in during the discussion. (Yiming Zhao/Sampan) “Justice for my son,” said Vincent Chin’s mother Lily Chin in tears after the jury acquitted Ronald Ebens of civil right charges in federal court in Cincinnati. Ebens, one of the men who beat Vincent Chin to death with a baseball bat on the night of June 19, 1982, in Detroit, will not serve a day […]

Boston March 5, 2020 0

Chinatown Residents Association discuss election results and new stores opening

Karen Chen, Chinese Progressive Association executive direction, announced Super Tuesday March 3 primary result in Massachusetts. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao) The Chinatown Residents Association announced primary election results and discussed the opening of new stores in the neighborhood at its monthly meeting on March 4. Karen Chen, Chinese Progressive Association executive direction, announced Super Tuesday March 3 primary result in Massachusetts. Former Vice President Joe Biden came on top, earning 36 delegates followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders with […]

Boston March 2, 2020 0

Taiwan trade office shows support for Chinatown businesses

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston hosted lunch Feb. 26 at the China Pearl to show support for local businesses. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) The outbreak of Covid-19 has many people worried about dining out, especially in the Chinatown area. Business has suffered because of these public health concerns. To show support for local restaurants, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston hosted lunch Feb. 26 at the China Pearl in Boston with city officials and […]

Boston March 2, 2020 0

Boston Mayor Walsh hosts open house for downtown residents

Mayor Marty Walsh took photos Feb. 24 with Chinatown residents at an open house at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School.(Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) Boston Mayor Martin Walsh held his first 2020 open house Feb. 24 at the Boston Centers for Youth and Family Quincy Community Center. City departments set up booths and handed out flyers, with staffers answering questions from residents. Walsh made the rounds, speaking to and taking photos with residents at the event.

Metro March 2, 2020 0

Asian American Commission adds four new commissioners for Massachusetts

The Asian American Commission swore in four new commissioners on Feb. 25 at the Statehouse. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) Asian American Commission hosted a swearing-in ceremony for four new commissioners Feb. 25 at the Statehouse. Executive director Jenny Chiang expressed appreciation for all the work the commission had done in the past year. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg swore in new commissioners Samuel Hyun, Danielle Kim, Betty King and Haniya Syeda. Reappointed members are Jonjy Ananth, Mary Chin, Nina Liang and […]

Metro March 2, 2020 0

Baker-Polito Administration awards nearly $1 million to promote healthy relationships among youth

Pittsfield (February 28, 2020) – As part of Massachusetts’ continuing efforts to prevent sexual assault and teen dating violence, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced nearly $1 million in grant funding to five organization partnerships across the Commonwealth working to promote healthy relationships among youth. The announcement was made at an event at the Elizabeth Freeman Center in Pittsfield, one of the grant recipients. Funded organizations and their partners will work with youth ages 12-18 to promote healthy relationships of all […]

Business February 20, 2020 0

Local farm advocates for funding state Health Incentive Program

Chinese American shoppers buy bok choy from Siena Farms’ stand at Copley Square. Additional SNAP benefits for fresh produce will be unavailable Feb. 23, as state funding is unavailable until May 15. (Image courtesy of Anna Tse.) Chris Kurth has run Siena Farms for the last 20 years. The farm grows organic vegetables on about 45 acres of land, selling them at three farmers market locations in Boston. Kurth grows vegetables for Asian customers, such as daikon radish and bok […]

Boston February 14, 2020 0

Chinatown Coalition discusses substance abuse

Boston City Councilor at-large Annissa Essaibi George addressed public health concerns at the Chinatown Coalition meeting Feb. 13 at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) The Chinatown Coalition met Feb. 13 at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center to discuss smoking and vaping in Chinatown. Sherry Dong of Tufts Medical Center explained heart disease and lung cancer are connected to tobacco use. Access to mental health counseling and behavioral help is essential to people trying to quit smoking and […]

Boston February 14, 2020 0

Chinatown school staff tie wheelchair basketball game against elite players

Josiah Quincy Elementary School hosted the fifth annual wheelchair basketball game Feb. 14 with the New England Blazers and the Rollin’ Celtics at the school’s gymnasium. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.) For the first time, the Quincy Dragons and New England Blazers tied in the wheelchair basketball game held on Feb. 14 at Josiah Quincy Elementary School. This Valentine’s Day marked the school’s fifth annual wheelchair basketball game with the New England Blazers and the Rollin’ Celtics. Students from the […]

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