By United Chinese Americans (UCA)
We at UCA are not only relieved, but encouraged to see the first positive step the DOJ has taken to end the flawed and controversial “China Initiative.”
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UCA Applauds Demise of DOJ’s China Initiative
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AACE Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Review SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC Cases
Livingston, New Jersey, Jan 24, 2022, — On behalf of over 340 Asian American organizations across the nation, the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE), welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision to review SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC cases.
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UCA Statement on DOJ’s Decision To Drop All Charges Against Prof Gang Chen
The following is a statement by UCA released on Jan. 22, 2022.
United Chinese Americans (UCA) commends the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to drop all criminal charges against Dr. Gang Chen, a Chinese American professor at MIT, and yet another victim of the China Initiative. Although Dr. Chen was accused of his relationship with China, in essence he was questioned for his loyalty to America. We believe the DOJ’s decision to drop the case, though long overdue, is right and applaudable. We are happy for Professor Chen’s family and many who care about him and this case.
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100 Orgs Urge Inter-American Human Rights Commission to Investigate Abuses and Racism at the US Border
Jan. 21, 2022, Washington, D.C. — A diverse coalition of one hundred (100) organizations from across the United States and Latin America have filed a petition in the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights (“the Commission”), detailing abuses by the U.S. government against Haitian and Central American refugees at the border and asking for Commission intervention. Lawyers for Civil Rights and its allies filed the petition yesterday on behalf of Alianza Americas, Haitian-Americans United, and dozens of other national and international organizations, religious and secular community-based groups, educational and cultural institutions, immigrants’ rights advocates, women’s rights champions, indigenous groups, LGBTQ+ leaders, and health equity advocates. The petition requests an investigatory hearing and urges the Commission to visit both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to observe and document human rights abuses at the hands of U.S. officials. -
Chinese Culture Connection to Host Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan 29
Malden, Mass., Jan. 20, 2022, — Chinese Culture Connection is pleased to host its 13th Malden Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 29, from 6:30-8:30 PM! The Celebration will take place on Zoom so that you and your family can enjoy this holiday with us from the comfort of your own home.
The Celebration will include various performances from a broad range of talented local artists, an unveiling of this year’s Lunar New Year Stamp by the U.S. Postal Service, and several other exciting acts that you will not want to miss. Please register and add the event to your calendar now! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
2022 “华夏之春” 新春联欢会又要与您见面了！今年我们的活动将在1月29日晚6：
30-8：30与您在Zoom相约，一同云端庆祝中国新年。 今年的活动非常精彩，除了保留了备受欢迎的歌舞表演之外， 我们新增了数个语言类的节目，以及活泼的儿童表演。 值得一提的是， 波士顿邮局今年将继续在我们的春节晚会上揭幕限量版春节邮票哟！ 现在就立刻报名参加吧！ 祝您新年快乐！
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Event Highlights 特别演出
Lunar New Year Stamp Unveiling
新年限量邮票揭幕
It’s our honor to work again with the U.S. Postal Service to unveil the limited edition of the Lunar New Year Stamp. Come and be the first to view the stamp of the year of the tiger.
Chinese Comedy 浮云社相声
As one of the earliest Xiangsheng groups in the eastern United States, Fuyun Xiangsheng club was founded in June 2011. It was initiated by eight Ph.D. students at MIT. After ten years of development and growth, it gradually grew into a crosstalk group with more than 100 active members and more than 30 resident actors.
Zide Quqin Studio
自得琴社
It was founded in 2014 by a creative and versatile team of young artists born in the 80s and 90s. Their goal is to promote the excellent traditional culture of the Guqin by holding concerts, making speeches, teaching online, etc.
Yazhi Guo & Jiayi Guo-Chinese Music Hulusi & Suona
TCJ Dream Dance Studio-Chinese Dance
Little Dragon Afterschool-Chinese Poem
郭雅志&郭嘉颐 葫芦丝&唢呐演奏
TCJ 梦舞团 惊鸿舞
小龙人课后班 咏鹅诗歌唱诵
And More… 更多精彩…
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Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15
Jan. 14, 2022, — Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Saturday, January 15, due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. Mayor Wu also declared a cold advisory for Sunday, January 16 and announced cold weather safety tips as cold temperatures are expected throughout the weekend. Boston is forecasted to experience wind chills below zero on Friday, January 14 through Sunday, January 16. BCYF Saturday locations will be activated as warming centers on January 15 only. Limit outdoor activities and if you must go out dress in several layers.For more information and safety tips visit boston.gov/cold
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美丽的夏威夷 Beautiful Hawaii Islands
作者：廖艺蕾（11岁，美国波士顿）
这个圣诞节我和我的家人去了夏威夷度假。我们去了一个绿沙滩，夏威夷的国家火山公园，和一个水上乐园并与海豚在海水里一起游泳，还去了古兰尼牧场，和鸟一起玩了。
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State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges
Dec. 30, 2021
Office of the Spokesperson, US State DepartmentInternational Travel Challenges During COVID-19 U.S. citizens who choose to travel internationally should be aware that they may face unexpected challenges related to COVID-19 as they attempt to return to the United States or attempt to travel from one overseas location to another. U.S. citizens who do choose to travel internationally should make contingency plans, as they may have to remain in a foreign country longer than originally planned, which will be at their own expense. The Department recommends international travel insurance with coverage for COVID-related trip cancellation and medical benefits. In general, Medicare and Medicaid do not cover overseas medical costs.
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs provides country-specific information and advice regarding COVID-19 on each U.S. Embassy’s website. We update these resources whenever we receive new information, and encourage U.S. citizens to review Travel Advisories and U.S. Embassy COVID-19 information pages before travel. U.S. citizens should also enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for regular updates and follow TravelGov on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Before boarding a flight to the U.S., all air travelers aged two and older, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, are required to show documentation of a negative viral test result taken within one day of the flight’s departure to the United States, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19. This includes U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
In addition, some countries have imposed other travel requirements. These may include quarantine on arrival, mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements, proof of vaccination, travel restrictions, and closed borders. Some countries have also imposed travel restrictions requiring mandatory quarantine for those testing positive on departure, which could delay a traveler’s ability to travel to another country. Foreign governments in any country may implement restrictions with little notice.
U.S. citizens planning to travel overseas or currently overseas and planning to return to the United States should also contact their airline for specific information about testing requirements for travelers. Airlines may adopt and modify their own specific policies to implement the CDC’s testing rule.
More information on international travel can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/your-health-abroad.html and here: https://cdc.gov/travelrequirements.
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Mayor Wu and Others Congratulate the Grand Opening of American Academy of World Music
Weston, Mass, Dec. 20, 2021, — The grand opening ceremony of American Academy of World Music (AAWM) was held at the historical Henderson House in Weston on Dec. 18. Many famous musicians in the greater Boston Area and community leaders attended this event. Boston Mayor and many distinguished guests from around the world offered their congratulations via a video clip below.
“Congratulations to American Academy of World Music. We are so excited to see the new opportunities for culture and bringing the communities together that you represent, to pass on to the next generation. Thanks to everything you are doing!” said Mayor Wu in the video.
“My name is Yazhi Guo, I am the co-founder and President of The American Academy of World Music (AAWM), It is a new music school that will bring eastern and western music together. On behalf of Gloria Rong and the other co-founders, we are proud to bring you the grand opening of our school. I want to thank those who gave their support from all over the world.” Mr. Guo said during the ceremony.
Mr. Guo states that AAWM will focus on educating the next generation of musicians, bringing them together. He said: “Boston is a great city with famous colleges such as Harvard University, MIT, Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory of Music. With their rich resources, we can connect artists from the world to build a legacy for the academy. We believe our students will lead the future of world music, and create different styles of music. We also believe that this vision will realize our dream of global unity and world peace.”
Beatrice Lee, a well known reporter for local Chinese newspapers at 90-year-young, attended the grand opening ceremony while still recovering from a fall at home. She has long been a fan of Mr. Yazhi Guo and Ms. Tao He, and wished great success for AAWM in her brief remarks.
Mr. Yazhi Guo and students performed an original song Nice to Meet You at the ceremony. The Chinese instrument hulusi used for this song was re-invented by Mr. Guo so that it has much more range than the traditional hulusi. Mr. Guo also made improvement to the suona instrument. Mr. Guo has been called an innovator of Chinese instruments, and his new mission now is to introduce innovation to music by bringing together the best genres of music from all over the world at American Academy of World Music.
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Apply Now for 2022 ILF Civic Fellowship!
WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 7, 2021, — The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is now accepting applications for the Summer 2022 Civic Fellowship Program. Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students to spend 8 to 10 weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C. during the summer term. Students are also placed in the U.S. Congress, nonprofits and think tanks.
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