Nicknamed the “First Lady of Physics” and the “Chinese Madam Curie,” Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu(吴健雄) is the perfect example of how an intelligent woman can influence the world.
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Boston Chinatown to Hold Nanjing Massacre Candle Light Vigil
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 marks the 80th Anniversary of the “Nanking Massacre” aka “Rape of Nanking”. Chinese American Citizen’s Alliance (CACA) Boston Lodge will be holding a peaceful candle light vigil at Chinatown Gateway Park from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM on that evening. Picture from board meeting of CACA Boston Lodge (bostonese.com file photo).
Mayor Walsh and ACDC Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of 88 Hudson Street in Chinatown
Boston, Nov. 28, 2017 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) and Chinatown residents to celebrate the ribbon cutting of 88 Hudson Street, a development that created 51 affordable new condominiums for working families in Chinatown.
CPA Calls Chinatown Residents to Exercise Voting Rights
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 6, 2017, — With the Boston Mayor and City Council elections on this Tuesday, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) has called its members and residents of Chinatown to exercise their voting rights at polling stations tomorrow. CPA has endorsed Ed Flynn in Boston City Council District 2 election, which is… Continue reading CPA Calls Chinatown Residents to Exercise Voting Rights
bostonese.com Endorses Flynn, Liang, Singvonsay and Shen for Nov. 7 Elections
Boston, Oct 31, 2017, — bostonese.com, the largest bilingual Asian American news website in Boston, announces today that it has endorsed Ed Flynn for Boston City Council, Nina Liang for Quincy City Council, Vatsady Singvonsay for Cambridge City Council, and Anping Shen for Newton School Committee Ward 3.
Secretary Acosta Presents Awards to MA Businesses Offering English Language Classes
Oct. 24, 2017, Boston, — Last week, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, spoke to a packed room of business leaders, immigrants, and English language program providers at Northeastern University. She was there to present awards at an event organized by English for New Bostonians to businesses that provide English classes for their… Continue reading Secretary Acosta Presents Awards to MA Businesses Offering English Language Classes
Mother and Son Piano Concert Raises $7,500 for BCNC
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 10, 2017, — World Class pianists, Michelle Chen Kuo and her son, Christopher Kuo, performed a duo piano concert at David Friend Recital Hall in Boston on October 7 to benefit Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center(BCNC). The concert raised $7,500 to support BCNC programs for children, youth, and families. Sponsors… Continue reading Mother and Son Piano Concert Raises $7,500 for BCNC
Grace Cai and The Skating Club of Boston Raise Fund to Eliminate Cancer
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Inspired to change the impact of cancer on the lives of those in our Club community, The Skating Club of Boston and its Theatre On Ice of Boston program are inviting all Club members to partner with them and the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation to Turn Cancer Upside Down. Funds raised… Continue reading Grace Cai and The Skating Club of Boston Raise Fund to Eliminate Cancer
Mayor Walsh Signs Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act
Boston, October 6, 2017, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed the Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act (JBCSA), a home rule petition that will help ensure tenants and former homeowners are aware of their rights under State law. The petition was passed by the City Council on Wednesday, October 4.
Boston Chinatown Remembers Davis Woo
(Mr. Davis Woo passed away on Sept. 18, 2017 at age 86. A memorial service was held in Boston on Sept. 28.) 2011 CHSNE Sojourner Awards Recipient Davis Woo By Sherry Dong, for CHSNE Chronicle Fall 2011 Vol. 17, No. 1 By almost any measure, Davis Woo, 80, is an accomplished man. He earned a… Continue reading Boston Chinatown Remembers Davis Woo