By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, May 6, 2016, — The Surging Waves Symposium: 200 Years of Chinese American Identity was held at Tsai Auditorium in Harvard University on April 30. This event was hosted by Chinese American Citizens Alliance(CACA) Boston lodge, and sponsored by East Boston Savings Bank. About 150 attendees joined the discussions of… Continue reading The Surging Waves Symposium Features Distinguished Panelists
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World Taichi and Qigong Day Held at Harvard
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, May 4, 2016, — The first-ever World Taichi and Qigong Day event was successfully held in Harvard Yard on April 30. Over 60 people joined the event led by Anlin Wang, World Champion in Taichi. Mr. Anling Wang led partipates at World Taichi and Qigong Day event in Harvard Yead.
Mayor Walsh, BPHC Release Health Impact Assessment Findings
Boston, May 4, 2016 — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined health officials to announce the findings of the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) health impact assessment of Boston’s Living Wage Ordinance, highlighting opportunities to strengthen the Living Wage Ordinance by increasing the living wage and expanding the pool of workers protected by the ordinance.
China Blossom Named Family-Owned Business of the Year for Massachusetts
Boston, May 2, 2016, — The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named China Blossom the 2016 Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year for Massachusetts.
Frank and Kathleen Chin Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at KKCS’ Centennial Celebration
Boston, May 2, 2016, — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chin were honored at the 100th Anniversary celebration of Kwong Kow Chinese School(KKCS) at Marriott Hotel at Copley Place in Boston Back Bay on April 29. About 500 guests, including Gov. Baker and President of Boston City Council Michelle Wu, celebrated this special occasion. (L to… Continue reading Frank and Kathleen Chin Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at KKCS’ Centennial Celebration
BPL to Hold Special Events in May Honoring Mother’s Day
Boston, May 1, 2016 – Boston Public Library’s May schedule is filled with author talks and lectures, book sales, and programs honoring Mother’s Day. Visitwww.bpl.org/calendar for a full schedule. Books make a great Mother’s Day gift.
Pictures from 2016 Walk for Hunger
Photos by Christina Zhang, bostonese.com Boston, May 1, 2016, — More than 40,000 people came together on the Boston Common to make a powerful statement about hunger in Massachusetts today. In addition to the scenic 10-mile Walk course along the Charles River, this year the Walk for Hunger kicked off with a 5k timed race… Continue reading Pictures from 2016 Walk for Hunger
From Vietnam to Boston, Amanda Le Empowers Immigrant Women
Boston, April 29, 2016, — Van Amanda Le, Chairwoman of National Asian Women‘s Association, was born to a Chinese family in Vietnam. She immigrated United States in 1985 and has distinguished herself by serving Boston’s Asian-American community for the past 23 years. She has had significant impact on the lives of many members of vibrant… Continue reading From Vietnam to Boston, Amanda Le Empowers Immigrant Women
Beatrice Lee, Panelist of Surging Waves Symposium
Beatrice Chao Lee (Chao Chung-Ying) was born in Nanjing, China. As a child, she lived with her military family in many cities in Mainland China until 1949, when her family moved to Taiwan where Beatrice finished high school. At the age of 19, Beatrice flew to America to attend the College of Mount St. Vincent… Continue reading Beatrice Lee, Panelist of Surging Waves Symposium
World Tea Day Draws Crowds at Harvard and MIT
Cambridge, April 28, 2016, On April 16 and April 24, North America’s first World Tea Day events were officially launched at Harvard and MIT. These events were organized by North American Chinese Tea Association and Mylovetea.com Dr. Tea, and was sponsored by YiLiuBang.