Boston, August 10, 2018, — To celebrate cultural diversity and community dynamism, the 8th Asian American Festival will take place in Boston Common on Sept. 9, 2018.
Governor Baker declares Sept. 9, 2018 as Asian American Day in MA.
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The 8th Asian American Festival to Take Over Boston Common on Sept. 9
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UCA Condemns Trump’s Reported Remarks Implying Chinese Students as Spies
Washington, DC, August 9, 2018, — United Chinese Americans (UCA), a leading federation of Chinese American organizations across the country, is greatly disturbed by multiple news reports that, at a private dinner with corporate executives in New Jersey on August 7, President Donald Trump spoke in alarming terms about Chinese students studying in America as mostly spies for China.
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FTC Warns Scams Are Much More Common Than You Think
By Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com
Boston, August 6, 2018, — Have you ever received a phone call from someone claiming to be an authority, saying that you owe money, and threatening to sue, arrest or deport you?
Picture from a recent FTC briefing on scams in Boston (photo by Olivia Bornstein).
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Music Creates Future International Youth Competition Successfully Held at NEC
Boston, — On August 2, 2018, the first Music Creates Future International Youth Competition completed successfully at the New England Conservatory of Music(NEC). The event was
co-organized by the Beijing International Education Exchange Center(BIEE) and the East Coast Cultural Exchange Center (ECCEC) and hosted by the New England Conservatory of Music.
Contestants from China (upper left), USA (upper right), Brazil(lower left) and France (lower right).
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Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Will Lead National Night Out
Boston, August 3, 2018, — Mayor Martin Walsh today announced that he will join Boston Police Superintendent in Chief William Gross, who is set to be sworn in as Police Commissioner on Monday, elected officials, community leaders, clery and residents for the 35th Annual National Night Out celebrations in the City of Boston. The events are focused on celebrating and raising awareness of community policing throughout the City.
Tai Tung Village management team received award at last year’s National Night Out event in Chinatown.
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Newton, Lexington and Westford Top MA’s 2019 Best School District List
Boston, August 1, 2018, — As the new school year is just around the corner, niche.com just release a ranking of the best school districts in the state.
Newton North High School (file photo).
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2018 Asian American Day To Be Celebrated on Sept. 9. We Want You!
July 28, 2018, — The Asian American Day (AADay) was initiated by the Asian American Association of Boston (AAAB) in 2011. The Asian American Day was approved by both the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts in September 2016 and is celebrated on the second Saturday of September every year. bostonese.com is a proud media partner of Asian American Day.
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Mayor Walsh Appoints BPD’s First African American Commissioner
Boston, July 23, 2018 – Mayor Martin Walsh today announced the appointment of William Gross as the City of Boston’s first African American Commissioner of the Boston Police Department (BPD), who will assume the duties and responsibilities of Commissioner William B. Evans who is set to retire from the Boston Police Department on Saturday, August 4. Gross currently serve as as Superintendent in Chief of the Boston Police Department.
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To Support SFFA’s Lawsuit against Harvard, Please Co-sign Amicus Brief
By Asian American for Education
As an important ally in defending the equal education rights of Asian American children, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) has invested remarkable financial resources and assembled a top-notch team to litigate Harvard University, since November 2014.
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Yuchen Cui Wins Miss International Fashion Travel Pageant Boston
Photos by Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com
Boston, July 10, 2018, — Miss International Fashion Travel Pageant Boston regional final was held at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Boston Chinatown on July 7. Ten contestants showed their wisdom and beauty to nearly 500 guests in the Qipao, swimsuit and self-introduction, talent show, and Q&A in evening gowns during the contest.
Gary Yu congratulates winner Yuchen Cui（photo credit: Olivia Bornstein）.
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