UCA Statement on DOJ’s Decision To Drop All Charges Against Prof Gang Chen

The following is a statement by UCA released on Jan. 22, 2022. United Chinese Americans (UCA) commends the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to drop all criminal charges against Dr. Gang Chen, a Chinese American professor at MIT, and yet another victim of the China Initiative. Although Dr. Chen was accused of his relationship with… Continue reading UCA Statement on DOJ’s Decision To Drop All Charges Against Prof Gang Chen

Mayor Wu and Others Congratulate the Grand Opening of American Academy of World Music

Weston, Mass, Dec. 20, 2021, — The grand opening ceremony of American Academy of World Music (AAWM) was held at the historical Henderson House in Weston on Dec. 18. Many famous musicians in the greater Boston Area and community leaders attended this event. Boston Mayor and many distinguished guests from around the world offered their… Continue reading Mayor Wu and Others Congratulate the Grand Opening of American Academy of World Music

The Met Received $125 M from Oscar Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang to Fund the Museum’s Modern Wing

New York City, November 30, 2021, — The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that Oscar Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang have pledged $125 million to fund the renovation of the Museum’s Modern Wing. This is the largest capital gift ever to The Met and follows Oscar Tang’s nearly 30 years of service and leadership as… Continue reading The Met Received $125 M from Oscar Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang to Fund the Museum’s Modern Wing

Michelle Wu Swears in as Mayor of Boston

Boston, November 16, 2021 — Michelle Wu was officially sworn in today as the next Mayor of the City of Boston. Mayor Wu, the first woman and first person of color to be elected Mayor of Boston, took the oath of office in the Boston City Council Chamber, just two weeks after her history-making election.

AAPI History Inclusion Benefit Concert to Be Held Tonight @LHS

Boston, Nov. 11, 2021, –The “Asian American and Pacific Islanders History Inclusion” Benefit Concert organized by High School students from Greater Boston Area will be held tonight at the Lexington High School Auditorium during Veterans Day. You can still buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1111-aapi-history-inclusion-benefit-concert-tickets-179587871157. The ticket price is $12.

Columbia University Honors 100th Anniversary of Dr. Mabel Ping-hua Lee’s Phd in Economics

New York, Nov 5, 2021, — Columbia University will hold a webinar on Nov. 8 to honor Dr. Mabel Ping-hua Lee receiving Phd in Economics from Columbia 100 years ago. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee (李彬华, October 7, 1896 – 1966) was a Chinese-American women’s rights activist and minister who campaigned for women’s suffrage in the United… Continue reading Columbia University Honors 100th Anniversary of Dr. Mabel Ping-hua Lee’s Phd in Economics

MARA to Host Launch Party at Kowloon Restaurant on Nov. 9

Boston, Nov. 2, 2021, — The Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association is set to host its official launch party on Tuesday, November 9 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at the Kowloon Restaurant located at Route 1 North, Saugus, MA. Guest speakers include: Donald Wong and Tackey Chan, Massachusetts House or representatives, and Bob Luz, Massachusetts… Continue reading MARA to Host Launch Party at Kowloon Restaurant on Nov. 9