By Portia Wu July 29, 2014, Washington, DC, — Fifty years ago this summer, President Lyndon B. Johnson launched a series of programs aimed at restoring our nation’s fundamental promise of equality and opportunity. The July 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the Economic Opportunity Act, signed on Aug. 20 of that year, were twin pillars of… Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Job Corps
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New Bostonians Office July 25, 2014 Announcements
July 25, 2014 Announcements Dear Friends and Colleagues, Enclosed are this week announcements for your sharing with your networks. Please forward any of your announcements to [email protected] and we will be happy to post them on. All the best, Alejandra St. Guillen New Bostonians Fellowship A new initiative to select and dedicate a staff member to expand and… Continue reading New Bostonians Office July 25, 2014 Announcements
Boston Enlists Goats to Fight Invasive Plants
Boston, July 23, 2014, — The City of Boston is enlisting the aid of some skilled four-legged helpers in order to combat poison ivy, buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, and other invasive plant species growing on Boston Parks and Recreation Department property. The Parks Department has teamed up with the Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation (SWBCDC) and… Continue reading Boston Enlists Goats to Fight Invasive Plants
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Warning for Eastern MA
Boston, July 7, 2014, — The National Weather Service has issued the following warnings for tornato in metro Boston area. People in the areas covered by these warnings should avoid travel and take shelter during the warning periods.
Speech by President Obama at 70th Anniversary of D-Day
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial Omaha Beach Normandy, France 11:16 A.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande; to the people of France; friends; the family; our veterans: If prayer were made of sound, the skies over England that night would have deafened the world. Mr. Arthur Wong, a D-Day veteran, lives in Boston Chinatown (photo by… Continue reading Speech by President Obama at 70th Anniversary of D-Day
The 50th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars to Be Honored on June 22
Washington, D.C., –U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 50th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. “The extraordinary young men and women being honored for the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Scholars have excelled in their educational, artistic and civic pursuits. They… Continue reading The 50th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars to Be Honored on June 22
Chinese American Woman Sues Chicago Police
June 3, 2014, — In a July 2013 incident, Chinese American Jessica Klyzek suffered bruises on her face, wrist and arms when she struggled with two Chicago police officers in her store. Police were raiding the Copper Tan and Spa on North Milwaukee on suspicion of prostitution. But the manager Jessica Klyzek screamed and cursed… Continue reading Chinese American Woman Sues Chicago Police
China Bans Windows 8 for New Government PCs
Beijing, May 28, 2014, (ecns.cn) — With Windows 8 now banned from being installed on Chinese government computers, domestic operating system (OS) developers are itching for a niche in the world’s biggest PC market. Tiananmen Square, Beijing China(file photo).
Returning from Afghanistan, President Obama Delivers Memorial Day Speech
(After taking a surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan on Saturday, May 24, President Obama returned to Washington for Monday’s Memorial Day events.) Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you, Secretary Hagel, for your introduction and for your lifetime… Continue reading Returning from Afghanistan, President Obama Delivers Memorial Day Speech
U.S. Census Bureau Releases Asian/Pacific American Population Data
In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad,… Continue reading U.S. Census Bureau Releases Asian/Pacific American Population Data