September 1, 2021, Boston – Candidate for Mayor John Barros today released a statement in reaction to the closure of the comfort station and unacceptable inaction to address the concurrent crises at Mass & Cass by the Acting Mayor.
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Boston Mayoral Candidate John Barros Reacts to Recent Mass & Cass Developments
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Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston
August, 31, 2021, Boston — Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins has endorsed Michelle Wu for Mayor, citing her commitment to the communities of Boston and economic justice for all. Wu and Tompkins have known one another for nearly a decade and worked together to elect Senator Elizabeth Warren. They have continued to share policy priorities of offering mental health and economic supports to seek to reduce the number of people who come into contact with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. He has also worked to reduce recidivism and help support reentry for community members returning from incarceration.
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Secretary Blinken’s Remarks Mark the End of Afghan War
August 30, 2021, Washington, D.C.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone.
Eighteen days ago, the United States and our allies began our evacuation and relocation operation in Kabul. As you just heard from the Pentagon, a few hours ago, that operation was completed.
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MA Governor Baker Urges Caution Ahead of Hurricane Henri
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today is urging the people of the Commonwealth to prepare for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to affect much of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday night into Monday, including the potential for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages. The Baker-Polito Administration is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and for those planning to visit the Cape or Islands this weekend to delay trips. For those that have already traveled to the Cape or Islands for the weekend, they are advised to consider leaving on Saturday or extend their travel plans through early next week.
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Reps Raskin and Chu Hold Roundtable with Chinese American Scientists
Dr. Xiaoxing Xi and Sherry Chen Recounted Their False Arrests and Prosecution by the FBI and Department of Justice
June 30, 2021, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jamie Raskin, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Representative Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), held a roundtable entitled “Researching while Chinese American: Ethnic Profiling, Chinese American Scientists and a New American Brain Drain.”
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Harvard Grad Student Himaja Nagireddy Elected to Acton Select Board
By Himaja Nagireddy, June 29, 2021
Hi Everyone!!! We did it!! At 8:45pm we received the news that we won the election 60.5% to 38.5% with a vote margin of 429 votes and turnout was 1950!
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UNITE HERE NEJB Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston
June 29, 2021, Boston — UNITE HERE New England Joint Board (NEJB) today announced their endorsement of City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston, an important endorsement from a union representing thousands of workers in he textile, garment, manufacturing, warehousing, laundry, human service, and hospitality industries across the city and state. Calling her a courageous leader and fearless fighter, NEJB UNITE HERE said that Wu is the best candidate to lead Boston as the city recovers and champion issues of importance to members and their families.
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The 2021 FUTEX Futuretech Award Calls for Top-notch Technology!
Boston, June 18, 2021, — While the world struggles with extreme weather and post-epidemic era, Taiwan is battling multiple social and economic issues such as the energy crisis, aging society, and low birth rate. However, in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. It is a critical moment to join the global technology race.
In recent years, the government is actively planning for the blueprint of 2030 “innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability”. By taking preemptive preparations, accelerating industrial transformation, and promoting innovation, Taiwan is expected to lead in the global supply chain restructuring process and become a key force in the future global economy.
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Virtual Programs of 42nd Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Boston, June 8, 2021, — The 42nd Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be celebrated via virtual programs on Sunday, June 13, 12:00 PM. the virtual programs will showcase local, state and international leaders’ well-wishes, greetings from dragon boat racing teams, colorful Asian cultural performances by local, national and international groups, and memorable moments of races from the past years.
Join us on-line at our website or YouTube channel: www.bostondragonboat.org
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Filmmaker Weiying Huang Receives Grant for Her Next Film after Best Human Interest Documentary Award
Boston, May 27, 2021, — Congratulations to filmmaker Weiying Olivia Huang for receiving a 2021 Cambridge Arts grant for her next documentary. Overseen as part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, this program supports art projects representing the wealth of artistic activity throughout the city of Cambridge.
This is the second time director Huang(pictured above) has been so awarded by the Cambridge Art Council, and her previous grant led to her 2020 documentary City as Canvas: Above the Free Walls, winner of the Best Human Interest Documentary Award at the World Premiere Film Awards. It also received a nomination for Best New England Film at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, and at over 10 other film festivals all around the world.
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