Boston Nonprofit CAHF to Sponsor 2019 Rose Parade Float “Harmony Through Union”

Boston, Oct. 28, 2018, — The Chinese American Heritage Foundation (CAHF), a community-driven organization in Boston Chinatown that promotes the recognition and appreciation of the historical contributions made by Chinese-Americans to the United States, is fielding a “Harmony Through Union” float for the 2019 Rose Parade in Pasadena. Wilson Lee and Esther Lee are also… Continue reading Boston Nonprofit CAHF to Sponsor 2019 Rose Parade Float “Harmony Through Union”

US Senate Candidate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Visits Boston Chinatown

By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 22, 2018, In less than three weeks before the mid-tern election, Independent candidate for US Senate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai and United Nations strategist Shaoyu Yuan came to Boston Chinatown. They spoke with Asian community leaders. The attendees included the President of Empire Auction House Nick Pan, board member of… Continue reading US Senate Candidate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Visits Boston Chinatown

Boston Kicks off 2018 Early Voting

BOSTON – Monday, October 22, 2018 – A day before World Series to start at Fenway Park, the City of Boston today began its two-week early voting period for the November 6, 2018 State Election. “VoteEarly Boston” runs through Friday, November 2, 2018, and City Hall is Boston’s main early voting site, with voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and… Continue reading Boston Kicks off 2018 Early Voting

Thousands to Rally in Boston in Support of SFFA

By Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) AACE announces “Rally for the American Dream – Equal Education Rights for All” on October 14, 2018! Let’s unite to stop Harvard’s discriminatory admissions practices against Asian American children! Supports of AACE protested outside US Supreme Count in 2015 (provided by AACE).

BCNC Releases Statement on Proposal to Deny Green Cards to Those Who Use Public Benefits

By Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) Dear Friends and Supporters, Over the weekend, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an upcoming proposed policy that would allow the government to deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits, such as housing assistance, Medicaid and Medicare, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits – commonly called… Continue reading BCNC Releases Statement on Proposal to Deny Green Cards to Those Who Use Public Benefits

The Last Sacred Place of Poetry Draws Rave Reviews at MIFF

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, August 31, 2018, — The Last Sacred Place of Poetry, a documentary about the Grolier Poetry bookshop by Director Weiying (Olivia) Huang and Editor Mengyuan Lin, who received master degree in Digital Media program at Northeastern University. This is the only Chinese international student’s film, has been officially selected to… Continue reading The Last Sacred Place of Poetry Draws Rave Reviews at MIFF

Friend of Chinatown, Fr. Denis Como Dies at 82

August 15, 2018, (from jesuitseast.org) – Fr. Denis R. Como, SJ, died peacefully on Aug. 14, at 6:40 a.m. at Campion Center, Weston, Mass. Fr. Como was born on Jan. 3, 1936, and entered the Society of Jesus on Aug. 14, 1953, at Shadowbrook, Lenox, Mass. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 30,… Continue reading Friend of Chinatown, Fr. Denis Como Dies at 82