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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

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 […]

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 […]

Pak and Hoi elderly gentlemen form a relationship

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ArtsEmerson’s Chinese-American Experiences film gives voice to closeted, elderly Asians

by Shira Laucharoen

ArtsEmerson’s feature film “Suk Suk” depicts the poignant, quietly emotional story of two closeted, married men living in Hong Kong in their twilight years, who secretly begin a relationship together. Carrying a poetically shot and intimate narrative, the film, directed and written by Raymond Yeung, will be featured in ArtsEmerson’s Projecting Connections: Chinese American Experiences series, streaming from June 9-13. Through its sensitive depiction of the characters’ lives, the movie offers insight into what it means to be queer in […]

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 […]

Chinese laundry business through history

June 11, 2021 0

An early history of Chinese laundries in Boston

by Richard Auffrey

During the 19th century, the most prevalent occupation for Chinese men who settled in the Boston area was being a laundryman. This was also true for many cities across the country, especially as the Chinese had few available options, being barred from many other occupations. The first Chinese laundry in the U.S. likely opened in San Francisco in 1851, and the first Chinese laundry in Boston, noted as a “California Chinese Laundry,” opened in February 1875 at 299 Tremont Street. […]

Washing art installation in Chinatown parking lot two figures with umbrella

June 11, 2021 0

‘Washing’ art installation explores environmental justice in Chinatown

by Shira Laucharoen

Photo courtesy of Nohemi Rodriguez The multimedia art project “Washing” culminated in a final showcase on May 29 and 30 at Parcel R1, or Tufts Parking Lot. The installation, which incorporated large-scale video projections and audio clips from interviews with Chinatown community members, reflected on the detrimental effects of the hideous I-93 and I-90 highways. The piece was created by Lily Xie, Dianyvet Serrano, Chu Huang, Charlene Huang, and Maggie Chen in collaboration with the Asian Community Development Corporation. “There […]

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Food for Thought: authentic Lao and Thai gem in Lowell

by Anna Ing

While visiting Lowell, we went to the cozy and casual dining spot Laos Thai Kitchen in downtown Lowell. They do take out and have six tables available for dine in service. We started out with Thai Iced Tea ($3), the classic black tea drink made with sugar, condensed and evaporated milks. Then came the Beef Jerky (Lao marinated beef strips, $8.95) a popular snack and food with refrigeration not widely available in Laos. This sweet and savory jerky version came […]

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 […]

Travel and Home exhibition at Museum of Fine Arts

May 21, 2021 0

Exploring our world and selves: MFA Travel and Home exhibition

by Jacqueline Church

Weng Family Collection of Chinese Painting: Travel and Home exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston April 3, 2021 – March 6, 2022 * Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Art, like travel, is a two-way lens. You look through it to see, to learn something new outside yourself, something about the world. And, like travel, art allows one to see something new within oneself. The extraordinary Wang-go H. C. Weng exhibition currently at the MFA provides […]

May 21, 2021 0

Tora Ramen

by Anna Ing

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Tora Ramen 99 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02111 857-233-4860 Last fall while in the pandemic, the team of Kenix Wong and Patrick Zhong who brought Tora Japanese Restaurant to Boston bravely opened their second Chinatown restaurant called Tora Ramen. This new hole in the wall ramen joint sits on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Kneeland Street. COVID-19 protocols were observed but there was limited dine in seating. For starters we got the Tofu in Goma Shoyu $4 which […]

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