April 26, 2024 | Vol. 53, Issue 8
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50 Years After the War: The 1975 Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Seeks to Heal Opinion: Beware TikTok Medicine Rats in Boston: A Rising Concern and the Push for a New Pest Control Office ‘We Who Produce Pearls’ Fills in What the History Books Left Out Sampan Talks With Author, Artist About Asian Americans’ Shared Story, Resistance and Healing Harvard College China Forum Tells the U.S.-China Story Sampan talks with two panelists about China, U.S. and soft power

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50 Years After the War: The 1975 Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Seeks to Heal

by Tony Le

The VietAID Community Center in Dorchester on April 20 hosted the “Intergenerational Cultural Commemoration Event” to mark Black April and look toward healing trauma and creating a cultural and generational bridge for the old and young. The event was led by the 1975 Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative, which is creating the “1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Healing Memorial.” Sampan was there. Black April is viewed as a critical moment in the Vietnamese diaspora and coincides with the fall of Saigon. Since […]

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Opinion: Beware TikTok Medicine

by Jeff Millman

Americans are increasingly turning to the internet for health advice. A 2022 study by CharityRx found that 65% of Americans use Google to get answers to health questions before they consult doctors. Around 20% try TikTok first, with the numbers higher for millennials and Gen-Z. As the demand for information grows, so does the supply of online “health influencers” ready to peddle products, supplements, and questionable treatments. According to the CharityRx study, 37% of Americans seek advice from online health […]

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Rats in Boston: A Rising Concern and the Push for a New Pest Control Office

by Sabrina Yeung

As Boston grapples with a surging rat population, officials and residents alike are increasingly concerned about the ramifications of this persistent problem. The city, renowned for its rich history and cultural significance, now faces a less savory challenge that could affect its public image and quality of life. Rats are not just a nuisance but a costly hazard as they get into homes, vehicles and elsewhere. In response to the escalating problem, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is advocating for […]

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‘We Who Produce Pearls’ Fills in What the History Books Left Out Sampan Talks With Author, Artist About Asian Americans’ Shared Story, Resistance and Healing

by Christopher John Stephens

The quality of a picture book depends on the compatibility of two major elements: the words and the images. How well do the images communicate with the text? Are the images competing with the text, or is there an ideal symbiotic relationship between the two? In “We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America,” the written reflections of Joanna Ho find a perfect balance with the vivid and colorful wall-mural style men, women, children, and beasts from Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s […]

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Harvard College China Forum Tells the U.S.-China Story Sampan talks with two panelists about China, U.S. and soft power

by Dongdong Yang and Shihan Liu

This year’s Harvard College China Forum (HCCF) included the world’s most respected thinkers on everything China, and the Sampan caught up with two experts, Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Wilson Center, and Andy Zeng, the co-president of HCCF. Founded in 1997 as Harvard China Review,  the forum is renowned as North America’s premier student-run conference focused on discussing the challenges, trends, and issues concerning China. Held annually at Harvard College […]

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Don’t Throw Away That Yogurt Yet: Sampan Interviews Expert on Confusing Sell-by, Use-by Dates

by Derek He

Say you’re grabbing a bottle of milk from the fridge, and see its expiration day passed three days ago. It smells fine, but is it safe? The answer isn’t always clear. In many parts of the world, expiration dates are a familiar sight on a variety of foods, particularly those that are perishable such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy. The dates play a crucial role in influencing consumer behavior and managing store inventory. But the dates are not always […]

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Advocates Welcome, Criticize Census Category Revisions  Some Say Changes Could Reduce Responses From Those Who Feel Un-Represented

by Yizhen Zhang

Written in bland and unassuming language, newly released policy changes to how the U.S. government and Census categorizes some racial and ethnic groups could have an immeasurable impact on  Americans of Middle Eastern and North African descent, and other minority groups, say immigrant advocates. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget published on March 28 a set of revisions to “Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity.” This revision added […]

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2024 Boston Marathon Shows ‘One Boston’ Spirit

by Harmandeep Singh

The city of Boston on April 15 held its 128th Marathon, bringing tens of thousands of runners from all over the world to the city in a show of grit and athleticism. Since its first race, the status of the Marathon has gained high esteem from the worldwide competitive running community, something that is apparent in the increase of participants throughout the decades. The first Boston Marathon, held in 1897, had a participant-list that included only 18 people; in 2022, […]

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What August Moon Means to Me:

by Sampan Staff

Three Community Leaders Reflect on the Summer Celebration Editor note: It’s that time of the year, where the August Moon Festival serves as a reminder for all of us that the greatest riches are within our grasp. We cherish friends, embrace family, give grateful thanks, and offer humble prayers for a bountiful future. The August Moon Festival is a rich tradition that harkens back to simpler times while also adapting to changing environments and our constantly evolving sometimes difficult days. […]

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In Memory of Former South Cove Community Health Center Director Eugene Welch

by Aili Liu

Editor’s Note: Eugene Welch, CEO/Executive Director of South Cove Community Health Center for 23 years until his 2022 retirement, passed away Monday May 29 at the age of 78. Sampan is re-printing our October 2022 Eugene Welch profile/interview. We asked Eric Tiberi, SCCHC’s new CEO/Executive Director, for a few words about Mr. Welch’s legacy and the future of the Center going forward. Eugene Welch was a mentor, friend, and supporter to all of us at South Cove Community Health Center.  He had an […]

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