Tag: Politics

History Making Inaugural Chinese American Convention to Kick off on Sept. 8

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, July 23, 2016, — The Inaugural Chinese American Convention organized by United Chinese Americans (UCA) will be held in Washington DC from Setp. 8 to 10. The theme of the convertion is “Sharing Vision, Uniting Communities!” Honorary Co-Chairs of the Inaugural Chinese American Convention.

Asian American Youth: Black Lives Matter to Us, Too

(This is a crowd-sourced letter written and edited by hundreds of Asian-Americans who felt the need to speak earnestly and honestly with their parents about race in America. Although it was created in the aftermath of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the letters takes aim at the long-standing and complex issues of… Continue reading Asian American Youth: Black Lives Matter to Us, Too

Four Elected Officials Honored at CACA Boston Award Gala

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, June 7, 2016, — The Chinese American Citizen Alliance (CACA) Boston Lodge hosted its inaugural U.S. Senator George Frisbie Hoar Award Gala on June 5 at the Empire Garden Restaurant. The event honored Chinese American elected officials in the greater Boston area. Michelle Wu was honored at the gala. (photos… Continue reading Four Elected Officials Honored at CACA Boston Award Gala

Councilor Pressley Speaks at United State of Women Summit

Boston, June 13, 2016, – On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley will speak at the United State of Women Summit hosted by the White House. The Councilor will be speaking on a panel entitled, “What Works: Strategies to Address Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.” Councilor Pressley (middle) with Gilbert Ho (right) and… Continue reading Councilor Pressley Speaks at United State of Women Summit

Over 100 Asian American Organizations Challenge Discrimination at Yale, Brown & Dartmouth

On Monday May 23, 2016, leaders and representatives of more than 100 Asian American organizations will be holding a press conference in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to announce the filing of civil rights violation complaints against Yale University, Brown University and Dartmouth College for their discriminatory admission practices against Asian American applicants.… Continue reading Over 100 Asian American Organizations Challenge Discrimination at Yale, Brown & Dartmouth

CBS News Will Air a Story on 60 Minutes On Sherry Chen and Prof. Xi on May 15

By Cliff_Li, New Asian Leaders WASHINGTON, DC — New Asian Leaders (NAL), a non-profit Asian American leadership organization headquartered in Washington, DC, alerts that CBS News will air a story on 60 Minutes about Sherry Chen and Professor Xiaoxing Xi — two Chinese Americans who had been wrongfully accused of espionage by the U.S. Government… Continue reading CBS News Will Air a Story on 60 Minutes On Sherry Chen and Prof. Xi on May 15

Should Chinese Americans Support Peter Liang?

By Chun-Fai Chan (Mr. Chan was a Chinese-American former educator in Boston and is now graduate student in the Master’s of Public Administration program at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.) Dear Chinese Americans, We Need to Have a Talk About Race in America. The recent Chinese American protests in support of Officer… Continue reading Should Chinese Americans Support Peter Liang?

MA Workers to Join Largest-Ever Day of Global Strikes and Protests as Part of Fight for $15

Boston, April 12, 2016, — In the wake of historic victories in California and New York that will bring a $15 minimum wage to millions of Americans in these states, workers in Massachusetts will join underpaid workers across the globe for the largest-ever day of strikes and protests on April 14. Members of Chinese Progressive… Continue reading MA Workers to Join Largest-Ever Day of Global Strikes and Protests as Part of Fight for $15