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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.

Doug Merritt Steps Down as Splunk CEO as Graham Smith Named Interim CEO

Announces Strong Preliminary Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results, Cloud ARR Surpasses $1 Billion SAN FRANCISCO – November 15, 2021 – Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), a data platform leader, today announced that Graham Smith, Chair of Splunk’s Board of Directors, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Smith succeeds Doug Merritt, who is stepping down… Continue reading Doug Merritt Steps Down as Splunk CEO as Graham Smith Named Interim CEO

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.

刘向东先生追思礼拜11月13日举行 Memorial Service for Xiangdong Liu

刘向东先生（1972-2021）追思礼拜邀请 我们亲爱的朋友刘向东因急症抢救无效于2021年11月4日病逝， 离开了深爱的妻子于涛和两个上高中的儿子，享年49岁。刘向东于1972年2月29日生在中国济南，毕业于中国海洋大学，1995年获全额奖学金赴美麻州大学Amherst 分校硕博连读，后一直从事计算机行业。他热爱生活，对家庭有很强的责任感。刘向东于涛一家平时热心公益，时常为社区服务奉献他们的智慧和心血。

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

Why I support Michelle Wu — A Personal Story

By Leverett Wing My mother passed away 10 years ago. Mom was our family’s foundation, my emotional compass and, to that point, our eight year-old son Lleyton’s best friend. Her death was devastating to Lleyton, my wife Marian, and me. Chinese culture dictates that, at a wake/funeral, grieving families provide visitors candy and a coin… Continue reading Why I support Michelle Wu — A Personal Story

‘City As Canvas: Above The Free Walls’ by Director Weiying Huang Wins Best New England Documentary Award

Boston, Oct 27, 2021, — Chinese filmmaker Weiying Olivia Huang(pictured above) won the Best New England Documentary award at the Shawna Shea Film Festival (SSFF) for her documentary film ‘City as Canvas: Above the Free Walls.’ The SSFF is an independent international film festival established in 2012 by the Shawna E. Memorial Foundation Inc. to… Continue reading ‘City As Canvas: Above The Free Walls’ by Director Weiying Huang Wins Best New England Documentary Award