By United Chinese Americans (UCA) We at UCA are not only relieved, but encouraged to see the first positive step the DOJ has taken to end the flawed and controversial “China Initiative.”
Category: News
AACE Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Review SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC Cases
Livingston, New Jersey, Jan 24, 2022, — On behalf of over 340 Asian American organizations across the nation, the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE), welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision to review SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC cases.
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
100 Orgs Urge Inter-American Human Rights Commission to Investigate Abuses and Racism at the US Border
Jan. 21, 2022, Washington, D.C. — A diverse coalition of one hundred (100) organizations from across the United States and Latin America have filed a petition in the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights (“the Commission”), detailing abuses by the U.S. government against Haitian and Central American refugees at the border and asking for Commission intervention.… Continue reading 100 Orgs Urge Inter-American Human Rights Commission to Investigate Abuses and Racism at the US Border
Chinese Culture Connection to Host Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan 29
Malden, Mass., Jan. 20, 2022, — Chinese Culture Connection is pleased to host its 13th Malden Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 29, from 6:30-8:30 PM! The Celebration will take place on Zoom so that you and your family can enjoy this holiday with us from the comfort of your own home. The Celebration will… Continue reading Chinese Culture Connection to Host Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan 29
Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15
Jan. 14, 2022, — Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Saturday, January 15, due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. Mayor Wu also declared a cold advisory for Sunday, January 16 and announced cold weather safety tips as cold temperatures are… Continue reading Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15
State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges
Dec. 30, 2021 Office of the Spokesperson, US State Department International Travel Challenges During COVID-19 U.S. citizens who choose to travel internationally should be aware that they may face unexpected challenges related to COVID-19 as they attempt to return to the United States or attempt to travel from one overseas location to another. U.S. citizens… Continue reading State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges
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
Apply Now for 2022 ILF Civic Fellowship!
WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 7, 2021, — The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is now accepting applications for the Summer 2022 Civic Fellowship Program. Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students to spend 8 to 10 weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C.… Continue reading Apply Now for 2022 ILF Civic Fellowship!
Videos of President Yuxiang Min’s Speech and Performances at Voice of Anhui Musical Evening
(Mr. Yuxiang Min delivered this speech at Voice of Anhui Musical Evening, with Tiffany Chan as the translator.) Dear Leaders, Country fellows, Compatriots, Ladies and Gentlemen : Good Evening!