April 11, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 7
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Double Exposure: Photographer Lisa Tang Liu explores what it means to be ‘American’ Citizens’ Role in Defending Rights on Display in Öztürk Rally: Legal Experts, Activists ‘We Don’t Want to Repeat History’: State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven Discusses Activist Fred Korematsu, Öztürk, and Trump  Knowing About Birthright Citizenship’s Past Critical to Ensuring Its Future, Say Experts REVIEW: ‘White Poverty’ Exposes Myths of Race, Class and Democracy

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Dr. Gisela Velez Awarded for Vision Care to Hispanics, Others

by Kristen Si

After years of helping under-served Hispanic residents of central Massachusetts with eye care, Dr. Gisela Velez has been honored by the Small Business Association. Her clinic, Central Mass Retina and Uveitis Center, was recently named Woman-Owned Business of the Year.Velez says her ability to care for patients while also speaking both English and Spanish has helped her better serve her patients. Her practice provides specialized medical ophthalmic care to patients whose only other option would be to travel to Boston […]

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AstraZeneca’s Jab Ends; Officials Urge Getting Covid Boosters

by Kristen Si

AstraZeneca is pulling its Covid-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, which had been OKed in several nations in Europe and elsewhere.The U.K. company’s official reason for withdrawing the vaccine was a lack of demand, as the pandemic has largely cooled since it first flared up in China after the first cases were detected in late 2019. The vaccine was granted full marketing authorization in the European Union in 2022.But just before the vaccine’s run was to end, AstraZeneca publicly admitted in court documents […]

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Preview: Immigrant History Trail Paves Way for Chinatown’s Legacy

by Anita Yip

The Immigrant History Trail celebrates Boston Chinatown’s resilience and enduring cultural heritage on June 8 at 1 p.m. with its launch, marking a significant milestone toward efforts to designate Chinatown as a cultural district.Following decades of urban renewal, zoning injustice, and institutional expansion, Chinatown faces one of its biggest threats yet: the erosion of cultural identity. As luxury developments encroach, surging housing prices and rising rents are displacing long-standing residents and small businesses. Consequently, both the immigrant, working-class residential and […]

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Amid Turmoil, Haitian Flag Day Stands Tall

by Milourdes Augustin and Kery Forges

Even as far away as Massachusetts, Haitian Flag Day is a festive occasion of national pride, even in times of trouble.Celebrated annually on May 18 the day honors the flag that was created in 1803 by Catherine Flon, who was involved in the Haitian Revolution. For Haitians, Flag Day is a time of pride and joy, marked by large family gatherings, parades, and dance parties that celebrate Haiti’s rich history. It is a day for sharing stories of Haiti’s great […]

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Gov. Healey Honors Asian Heritage Month, Community Leaders

by DongDong Yang

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and leaders from communities across the state gathered on May 20 at the State House to commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Secretary Yvonne Hao from the Office of Economic Development presided over the event as the master of ceremony. Gov. Healey and Sec. Hao recognized the significant contributions of five community leaders: Lydia Lowe, director of the Chinatown Community Land Trust; Helen Chin Schlichte, co-founder and president emeritus and current board […]

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Filipino Nurses Share Their Struggle of Working in U.S.

by Ava Belchez

Ofelia Solem is the president of the New England Chapter of the Philippine Nurses Association of America and works for a major hospital in Boston. But not so long ago, she was a frantic caretaker – working per diem in a nursing home, while also working at a long-term acute care hospital in Roxbury. To make more money to send home to the Philippines, she faced long hours, a heavy workload and emotional exhaustion. As a recent immigrant from the […]

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AACA Forum Tells of Gambling’s Perils, Resources

by Brandon Wong

Jodie Nealley has had a tumultuous history with gambling. Her addiction started in 2005 following a work excursion to a casino, Nealley explained late last month at a panel discussion at the Asian American Civic Association on problem gambling. After winning money at a slot machine, Nealley was at a “tipping point.” Gambling was an escape from family and work stress. She was gambling online and in person. Feeling devoid of responsibilities and pressures, she explained that this dopamine effect […]

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Editorial: How Free Speech Gets Canceled

by Editorial Team

“Many people feel that when they hear views that they deeply disagree with, that’s threatening to them. That’s not how universities operate. You are not entitled to feel intellectually safe. You are entitled to be physically safe.” That quote is from attorney and former Brandeis University president, Frederick M. Lawrence, as he spoke to Democracy Now! recently about the military-like response we’ve been watching at universities nationwide. Actual threats should be protected against, said Lawrence, but police in riot gear […]

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‘Book of Mountain and Seas’ Opera Tells Magical, Timely Tale

by Harmony Witte

In three magical opera performances, “The Book of Mountain and Seas” at Boston’s Emerson Paramount Center transported packed audiences of theatergoers to another time and place. The 12-member Ars Nova Copenhagen choir, six puppeteers, and two percussionists worked together during the 75-minute-long shows to bring Chinese creation myths to life in an awe-inspiring way. In what is the final show of the Arts Emerson 2023/2024 season, “The Book of Mountain and Seas” breathed life into the ancient tales with its […]

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Discover India Events Series Is ‘Taking Shape’

by Admin

For artist Swati Athale, creating a picture can be as simple as drawing the shapes we all know, such as circles or squares. This is true, she says, even for traditional, intricate Indian works, such as the Warli tribal paintings and well-known Madhubani paintings. “They are more simple and each painting has similarity, relying on the geometry,” Athale, a professional graphic designer, who was trained at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and in fine arts at Nagpur University […]

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