November 22, 2024 | Vol. 53, Issue 22
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BMI Film Scoring scholarship recipient: Xiyue “Diana” Lizhao

by Carey Lin

Combining her musical upbringing with her own passion in film The Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) has been providing scholarships to support emerging composers in Berklee College’s Film Scoring undergraduate program since 1998. Every year, a student is selected by Berklee’s Film Scoring Department based on their musical ability, financial need, and potential for career success. The award is then presented on “BMI Day” at Berklee. Due to the pandemic, this year’s BMI Day on November 9th was a virtual one. […]

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Beyond neighborhoods and generations: ‘Lantern Stories’ continues illuminating Chinatown’s past, present, and future

by Christine Mui

More than a month after its initial installation, crowds of Chinatown natives and tourists alike are still gathering in Chin Park on The Greenway to see “Lantern Stories.” The public art project by artist Yu-Wen Wu captures the culture, immigration history, and continued resilience of Boston’s Chinatown community in each of its 31 UV-printed colorful lanterns. The concepts for the lanterns’ featured images were conceived in a collaborative, dynamic process. Wu spoke to local residents, community organizers, and businesses about […]

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Boston Asian American Film Festival 2020 navigates uncertain times

by Shira Laucharoen

While reflecting a tumultuous year, fraught with conflict and tension, the Boston Asian American Film Festival projected a message of unity, with screenings running virtually from October 21 – 25, and with selected films available until November 1. Touching on issues such as the devastation wrought by the coronavirus, deportations, and the downfall of democracy in the Philippines, the festival, now in its 12th year, addresses current conditions felt through the Asian American community. In spite of the uncertainty of […]

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“#SinceYallWantMeToBeWhite” playreading unravels racism

by Shira Laucharoen

Asian American Theatre Artists of Boston and Pao Arts Center collaborated to present a new, virtual theater piece called “#SinceYallWantMeToBeWhite,” which was read aloud on October 23. The production, written by Quentin Nguyen-duy and Serenity S’rae, examined how Black and Asian Americans experience racism in the United States. Told through the popular mediums Zoom and Tik Tok, the character-driven play followed a conversation between two individuals: Korena, a Black high school student, played by S’rae, and Ms. Lu, an Asian […]

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Roxbury International Film Festival holds first virtual screenings, celebrating artists of color

by Shira Laucharoen

The Roxbury International Film Festival, now in its 22nd year, held its first virtual film festival, from September 30 through October 5. It is currently New England’s largest film festival celebrating people of color from around the globe, and this year’s festival featured three movies directed by artists of Asian background. The films “The Little Goddess,” “Furthest From,” and “A Knight’s Tour” were respectively directed by Gauri Adelkar, Kyung Sok Kim, and Marvin Choi. According to a press statement from […]

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Movie theaters face challenges reopening after months of closure

by Karen Mai

During the pandemic, the movie theater industry has taken a substantial hit. Even as other businesses have begun reopening, the question remains: should we prioritize entertainment or minimizing risk during this time? Local theaters struggle with striking this balance, even though many guidelines and safety precautions have been taken along with alternatives. According to FactSet data, AMC stocks have dropped “27% since the start of the year.” Box office sales have consequently been drastically impacted as well. In an Instagram […]

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Youth share stories of anti-Asian racism during virtual discussion

by Shira Laucharoen

Youth speakers shared their stories of encountering anti-Asian racism in their lives at a discussion session held on September 8. The talk, “Breaking the Silence on Asian Racism,” was sponsored by Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) and the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMASS Boston). Students Yongshi Xu, Justin Chan, Annie Lu, and Aaron Huang voiced their experiences, while Dr. Carolyn Wong, a research associate from UMASS Boston, facilitated. Xu, a senior at The Woodward School for Girls, began the conversation […]

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Youth voices

by Kenny Weng

From High School to College: A Journey to the Future With the upcoming fall semester getting closer, colleges are hastily making plans to accommodate students during the Covid-19 pandemic. As some states see rises in Covid-19 cases, colleges are changing a fundamental part of the college experience: the ability to be on campus. From work opportunities to classrooms to extracurricular activities, the upcoming semester still has many questions and concerns about the changes and plans in moving forward after the […]

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