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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 Department

    International 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Videos of President Yuxiang Min’s Speech and Performances at Voice of Anhui Musical Evening

    (Mr. Yuxiang Min delivered this speech at Voice of Anhui Musical Evening, with Tiffany Chan as the translator.)

    Dear Leaders, Country fellows, Compatriots, Ladies and Gentlemen : Good Evening!

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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 a Trustee, as well as his extraordinary generosity in endowing curatorial positions, funding new and expanded galleries, and providing exceptional gifts of art. With this gift, The Met moves forward with a re-envisioning of the presentation of modern and contemporary art within the Museum, creating 80,000 square feet of galleries and public space named the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 after having served as President and CEO for the past six years. Merritt will remain with the company in an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition and as the Board begins its search for Splunk’s next CEO.

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  • 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.

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