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speak out against anti-Asian hate sign protest

May 7, 2021 0

Local institutions openly discuss increased visible anti-Asian hate in America

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) The spa shootings in Atlanta are perhaps the most visible recent act of anti-Asian discrimination, but represent a larger disturbing trend. Research released by Stop AAPI Hate reveals that there were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents across the U.S. over the last year—a 2,500% increase from previous years. In Los Angeles, there has been a 114% increase in cases over the last year, while Boston has experienced a 133% increase in cases. In New York, there has been an astounding […]

construction industry in Boston street building truck

May 7, 2021 0

Push for change as construction industry wage theft continues

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On April 15, traditionally known as “Tax Day,” members of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters gathered to raise awareness on wage theft and tax fraud in the construction industry. While it is not a new issue in the construction industry, “The pandemic has only exacerbated any and all issues that were existing before,” said Noel Xavier, organizer of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC). In the past year, construction industry layoffs were especially […]

Aeroporto is part of Chifa cuisine restaurant dish Peruvian Chinese fusion

April 16, 2021 0

Peruvian Taste & Chifa: Peruvian/Chinese fusion

by Richard Auffrey

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Have you ever tasted Chifa cuisine? In the Greater Boston region, there’s about ten Peruvian restaurants, many with a couple Chifa dishes on their menus, usually Lomo Saltado and Arroz Chaufa. However, Peruvian Taste Restaurant, located in Charlestown and having opened in September 2020, has the most extensive Chifa menu of all, with easily over a dozen dishes available. But what’s Chifa? Around the 1850s, many Cantonese Chinese left China for the U.S. while others traveled to Peru, commonly working on sugar and […]

Rev. Dr. William Edwards “Bill” Alberts passed away on March 21 2021

April 16, 2021 0

In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. William Edwards “Bill” Alberts (Oct 26, 1926 – March 22, 2021)

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Rev. Dr. William Edwards “Bill” Alberts passed away on March 22, 2021 at the age of 94 in Canton, MA. Alberts is remembered by his friends as a person of enormous generosity of spirit and compassion who had a continuing and ever growing appetite for justice and fairness. Alberts was born in Williamsport, PA. After serving in the Navy in World War II (1944-1946), he graduated from Lycoming College in 1951, and later from the Westminster Theological Seminary in […]

Protest sign at rally to shut down Confucius Institute

April 16, 2021 0

Tuft University’s decision to shut down Confucius Institute led to contrasted opinions

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) After years of campaigning by local activists, James Glaser, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, and Diana Chigas, senior international officer and associate provost, announced the decision to close the Confucius Institute at Tufts University (CITU) on March 17, much to the delight of Tibetan student groups, but not without some measure of other students’ concern. CITU is a non-profit educational collaboration between Tufts and Beijing Normal University (BNU). It was founded on June […]

Tufts Medical Center vaccinates staff member

April 16, 2021 0

Chinatown prepares for MA Phase 3 vaccine distribution

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On April 19, the City of Boston will be moving into Phase 3 of the coronavirus vaccine distribution, meaning that individuals 16 years of age and older will be eligible. According to Health and Human Services Chief Marty Martinez, Asian Americans in Boston are getting vaccinated at a similar rate as white residents, and with the new phase approaching, he said that he is hopeful there will be strong vaccination turnout from this population. “For people of color across […]

April 2, 2021 0

Soall Viet Kitchen: a bright & tasty spot in Beverly

by Richard Auffrey

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Beverly continues to become a compelling culinary destination, and one of my new favorite spots is Soall Viet Kitchen, a Vietnamese restaurant which opened in October 2020. This is actually their second location, the first being the Soall Bistro in Marblehead, which opened in March 2012. The owners are Sa Nguyen and Mia Lunt, close friends who desired to offer authentic Vietnamese cuisine, to highlight the culinary delights of their homeland. The name Soall is actually a combination of Sa’s mother’s name, Soa, and the first letters […]

wok charred beef tenderloin and wok tossed lobster at red8

April 2, 2021 0

Red8 introduces seafood on new spring menu

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Last time Sampan spoke to executive chef Richard Chen at Red8, he shared with us his story and his vision towards food. This time, Chef Chen invited me to Red8 to try some of his new creations, available in their Spring menu. In our last conversation, Chen mentioned that he prefers to incorporate ingredients based on their seasonal availability. In addition, he noticed that here in Boston, “people love seafood,” and mentioned that he was excited to bring in […]

April 2, 2021 1

From Connect Downtown to the Back Bay Association: highlights from the Air Pollution Control Commission Public Hearing

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On March 17th, the Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC) hosted a public hearing where they reviewed permits and discussed issues related to the regulation of air quality and noise issues in Boston’s downtown neighborhoods. The panel consisted of Richard Davey, Julien Farland, Sarah Lee and Kat Eshel. The first item on the agenda was an application for a parking freeze permit, the use of which helps reduce air pollution and emissions discharged by cars by capping the number of […]

sketch or diagram for Josiah Quincy Upper School building

April 2, 2021 0

Josiah Quincy Upper School building construction to begin in summer

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Boston Public Schools, the Boston Public Facilities Department, and the Massachusetts School Building Authority held a community meeting on March 23 to discuss the development of the new Josiah Quincy Upper School building. Also behind the project are the Boston Office of Neighborhood Services, HMFH Architects, Skanska USA Building, and Turner Construction. Construction for the building, which will be designed for students in grades 6-12, will begin in July this year. “The Josiah Quincy Upper School is a pilot […]

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