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November 20, 2020 0

Study from 2018 disproves “Model Minority” Myth

by Jun Li

By Jun Li A 2018 study conducted by Pew Research Center found that the largest wealth gap in America is among Asian Americans. The study, which was led by senior researcher Rakesh Kochhar and former research analyst Anthony Cilluffo, analyzed changes in wealth for whites, blacks, Asians and Hispanics from 1970 to 2016, finding that the income gap among all Americans increased by 8.7 times since 1970. Most notable, however, was the change in income among Asian Americans. “From 1970 […]

November 20, 2020 0

How to Protect Yourself from Eviction during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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By Yu Sin Mok, Greater Boston Legal Services The Massachusetts eviction ban protecting tenants from evictions ended on October 17, 2020, so landlords can now file eviction cases in courts again. The Asian Outreach Unit of Greater Boston Legal Services answers legal questions over the phone, and we often hear from low-income Asian clients who are struggling to pay rent. Many are concerned about losing their homes, after having lost their jobs and income during COVID-19. This situation is stressful, […]

November 20, 2020 0

Immigrants view banks with skepticism and fear

by Shira Laucharoen

Particularly among those who have newly arrived in the United States, many immigrated individuals choose not to use banks and are wary of financial institutions for several reasons. Cultural barriers may deter them from employing these services, while past negative experiences in their home countries also cause immigrant residents to exercise caution. Financial literacy programs and efforts from banks to become more accessible have been encouraging for this population, but many are still hesitant to open an account. Language challenges […]

October 2, 2020 0

Immigrants face barriers to voting rights in upcoming election

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By Shira Laucharoen and Mandy Sun With the 2020 presidential election approaching, political participation and civic engagement are more crucial than ever. According to the Pew Research Center, Asian Americans are the fastest growing body of eligible voters out of the United States’ major ethnic and racial groups. In the Greater Boston area, advocates and organizers are working to increase voter activity among Asian Americans, while addressing the barriers that some may still continue to encounter. Immigrant voters in the […]

September 18, 2020 0

In Memoriam: William (Bill) Moy (July 10, 1934 – May 25, 2020)

by Carey Lin

William “Bill” Moy passed away on May 25, 2020 at the age of 86. Born and raised in Boston, Bill is remembered for his important contributions and advocacy for the Chinatown community. After retiring, he founded Moy Associates, Inc. to continue being involved in the civil engineering industry, consulting on engineering work and projects. As a retiree, he utilized his skills and experience in protecting the best interests of the Chinatown community. Bill was one of the many influential community […]

September 18, 2020 0

Celebrating 100 Years of Voting—But Not for Asian American Women

by Christina Tuttle

This August, Americans celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment—an anniversary that excludes many Chinese Americans. While the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, many Asian American women were denied citizenship due to laws like the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. It wasn’t until the 1952 McCarran-Walter Act that all Asian Americans could vote. This law allowed people of Asian ancestry to become citizens, thereby giving them the right to vote. Sixty-eight years later, Asian American political […]

September 4, 2020 0

Food for Thought: Senmonorom, Cambodian Restaurant

by Anna Ing

Senmonorom 1671 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA (978) 275-0024 Senmonorom Restaurant, located in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a simple, no frills place, serving mainly Cambodian cuisine. Their signature dish, the Cambodian Style Yao Hon (hot pot), prevails over their competition in the area. Senmonorom is the capital of Mondulkiri Province in Eastern Cambodia. The restaurant has been around for a while, and you can tell, with the simple but well-worn tables and chairs. Once seated, we got some hot tea and our […]

September 4, 2020 0

Citizenship Applications Encouraged Ahead of USCIS Fee Increase

by Christina Tuttle

By Christina Tuttle On October 2, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase the immigration application fee from $725 to $1,170. USCIS also plans to eliminate the fee waiver for low income residents. “We see this as just another strategy by the federal government to make citizens unwelcome in this country,” said Melanie Torres, Interim Executive Director of Project Citizenship. Project Citizenship is a nonprofit providing free legal services for 2,000 Massachusetts immigrants per year. On August 17, […]

September 4, 2020 0

Recover Better Together － Taiwan can help

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Contributed by: Jaushieh Joseph Wu Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) In 2020, the world has been hit by an unprecedented public health crisis, with the effects of COVID-19 being felt across every aspect of people’s lives. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations—the mission statement that stands at the very heart of the inclusive multilateralism the world needs so much at the present moment. Now more than […]

September 4, 2020 0

Parents Face Choices as Early Education Centers and Out-of-School Programs Work to Reopen

by ehsieh

By Edward Hsieh While the whole country struggles to attain some level of normalcy, many parents and early educators are facing the daunting task of continuing to provide needed care for the youngest among us. Governor Baker closed daycares and out-of-school programs statewide on March 23, only allowing certain centers to stay open as Exempt Emergency Child Care programs to service essential workers. In July, daycare centers that opted not to stay open under the extra restrictions placed on exempt […]

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