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July 23, 2021 0

Ruling in Texas Halts DACA, Throwing Many into Uncertainty

by ehsieh

On July 16, US District Judge Andrew Hanen of the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy is unlawful. This decision does not immediately harm the over 600,000 individuals that have previously attained lawful status while protected under DACA or that have had their DACA applications approved. However, it does effectively halt the DACA review process for approximately 60,000 immigrants currently hoping to receive protection and work authorization […]

July 23, 2021 0

Chinatown Neighborhood Council Hosts Mayoral Candidates

by Sampan Staff

On July 19, the Chinatown Neighborhood Council hosted three of the City of Boston mayoral candidates at its meeting. City Councilor Andrea Campbell, City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, and former Chief of Economic Development, John Barros, joined the council online to talk to council members and field questions. Each candidate had the opportunity to talk about their history and links to the City of Boston, as well as their focus if they were to be elected mayor. Council co-moderator, Sherry […]

July 23, 2021 0

An Early History of Chinese Herbalists in Boston

by Richard Auffrey

Within two years of the establishment of Boston’s Chinatown, there was a Chinese herbal doctor in the community. In the early newspapers, the importance of such herbalists was very evident, and they’re still vital in Chinatown today. One of the first detailed references to a Chinese herbalist, who wasn’t named, was in the Boston Post, April 26, 1896. The writer sought treatment for a severe cold in his chest and the herbalist felt his pulse. He then wrote a prescription which […]

July 23, 2021 0

Tradition meets Innovation at WakuWaku Ramen + Saké

by Jacqueline Church

A phoenix is rising from the dust of the old Suishaya restaurant in Chinatown. Closing in March due to the pandemic, Suishaya was in many locals’ Chinatown rotation for Korean staples and sushi. Henry Wong, owner of Hong Kong Eatery, took the opportunity to reimagine what this space could be. The new ramen and sake restaurant is in its “soft opening” phase, giving the manager, Dixon Leung, the opportunity to hire and train staff to run the sleek new concept. […]

vehicle parade for Taiwan's inclusion in WHO

June 11, 2021 0

Vehicle parade campaigns for Taiwan’s inclusion in WHO

by Carey Lin

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 […]

Rally attendees at Stop Asian Hate event

June 11, 2021 0

“Shocked but not shattered:” elected officials and community leaders joined inclusive #StopAsianHate rally in Boston

by Jacqueline Church

In responding to the rising hate crimes against Asian-Americans, over 20 communities across the country organized synchronized #StopAsianHate rallies to call for solidarity. Massachusetts’ gathering began in the Boston Common at 4 p.m. Sunday, attracting hundreds of supporters and residents. The speakers included Mayor Kim Janey, city council member-at-large and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu, city council member of District 2 Ed Flynn, and Chief of Economic Development and mayoral candidate John Barros. The event was started in Emcee Linda Champion’s […]

June 11, 2021 0

New report highlights the nail salon workers’ struggle to recover from COVID-19

by Shira Laucharoen

On May 26, Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) and Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) launched a report as part of the Massachusetts Nail Salon Project. The report, titled “From Our Own Voices,” sheds light on the experiences of Vietnamese nail salon workers in Massachusetts before and during the pandemic. It is a collection of findings from 52 qualitative interviews with workers from 2016-2020, survey responses from 51 workers and 15 owners, and informal stories from community partners. “Nail salon […]

Yoselyn Sutherland works at Chase Bank immigration

June 11, 2021 0

A new immigrant’s journey into COVID-19 economic recovery

by Yolanda Zhang

Yoselyn Sutherland, 29, moved from a small Peruvian village to the US just four months before the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the world economy. A year later, with the double burdens of making ends meet and adapting to Boston’s urban life during an unprecedented time, she was surprised to hear back from Chase Bank’s North Quincy branch – with a well-paid offer. “I didn’t think I’d get it,” said Yoselyn, unable to hide her excitement. Nevertheless, she was handpicked among a […]

June 11, 2021 0

A conversation With Gloria Chun

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

Boston University graduate Gloria Chun, first second vice president for Advocacy and Program of the League of Women Voters Board, and founding editor of Sampan, recently joined a podcast on “The First Amendment” series produced by WGBH Educational Foundation. During the podcast, Chun answered a question and stated her opinions on the issue of breaking the silence of the Asian Americans. “One thing that most Asian communities tend to do is to kind of sweep under the rug some of […]

Jay Liu Emerson College student job search

May 21, 2021 0

International graduates navigate job search challenges in the U.S.

by guest

Standing in the Boston Common his freshman year in 2016, Jay Liu wears his Emerson College T-shirt proudly as he smiles for the camera (Photo courtesy of Jay Liu). By Jocelyn Yang and Tivara Tanudjaja (請點這裡閱讀中文版。) When Jay Liu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Emerson College in December 2020, he hoped he would be working as a film editor soon. But months went by as he sat in his Boston apartment holding his resume, portfolio and work authorization […]

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