Boston – June 15, 2017 – Boston Public Library hosted the wedding ceremonies of five couples in the first-ever giveaway of this kind on Sunday, June 11, in the iconic Italianate courtyard at the Central Library in Copley Square. Winners were selected via an online lottery held in early 2017.
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Chau-ming Lee, Long-time Immigrant Advocate, Dies at 65
Boston, June 8, 2017, — Just as Asian American Civic Association(AACA) is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 9, Chau-ming Lee, the long-time executive director of AACA, passed away on June 6. Mr. Lee has dedicated his life to server the immigrant communities in the greater Boston area.
Jim McGovern and Michelle Wu Named to Receive Roosevelt Awards
Boston – The Massachusetts Democratic Party has named Congressman Jim McGovern and Boston City Council President Michelle Wu as this year’s recipients of the Party’s Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards. Bestowed annually upon two distinguished Democrats, the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards are the highest honors presented by the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Congressman McGovern and… Continue reading Jim McGovern and Michelle Wu Named to Receive Roosevelt Awards
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Cyber Security
Asian American Coalition for Education Marks 135th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
Livingston, New Jersey, May 6, 2017 — In remembering the 135th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) issued the following statement, calls upon all Asian American individuals, organizations and elected officials to jointly condemn and reject all race-based discriminatory policies and practices of any type, including illegal use… Continue reading Asian American Coalition for Education Marks 135th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
Thank You Love Your Block Participates! Let’s Keep Chinatown Clean!
By Gilbert Ho, Chinatown Main Street April 29, 2017, Thank you to all volunteers coming out today to help keep Chinatown Clean, and the weather is gorgeous, Chinatown Main Street Chairman Rick Wong, Board of Directors, and many volunteers. (L to R)Rick Wong, volunteers from Tufts University, Courtney Ho and Gilbert Ho pose for a… Continue reading Thank You Love Your Block Participates! Let’s Keep Chinatown Clean!
Xiaomi’s Lei Jun Speaks about Innovation and Efficiency at Harvard China Forum
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass. April 23, 2017, — The 20th Harvard China Forum came to an close this after at Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. The 2-day forum drew around 1,000 attendees this year, and is the largest China focused conference in North America. Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, speaks at Harvard China… Continue reading Xiaomi’s Lei Jun Speaks about Innovation and Efficiency at Harvard China Forum
John Hancock Brings Elite Runners to Hopkinton Marathon Rally
HOPKINTON, MA – April 13, 2017 – John Hancock brought 2012 men’s champion Wesley Korir, 2015 women’s champion Caroline Rotich, and several other elite Kenyan athletes to a pre-marathon rally with nearly 600 students from Hopkinton’s Elmwood Elementary School. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first time John Hancock brought Kenyan athletes to… Continue reading John Hancock Brings Elite Runners to Hopkinton Marathon Rally
BCNC and CPA Hold Graduation of the Pre-Vocational Skills Training Program
Boston, April 2, 2017, — The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and the Chinese Progressive Association celebrated the graduation of their fourth class of the Pre-Vocational Skills with ESOL for Retail Employment training program recently. Nine students graduated, with three having already begun work in their new customer service positions.
President Trump Is Invited to Attend the 7th Asian American Day
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 30, 2017, — Mr. Ye Edward Huang, President of Asian American Association of Boston, sent a letter to President Trump on Tuesday inviting him to attend the Seventh Asian American Day event on Sept. 9, 2017 in Boston. Group picture of volunteers and performers from The Sixth Asian American… Continue reading President Trump Is Invited to Attend the 7th Asian American Day