Boston, April 5, 2016, — In a move rarely seen in State Senate races, candidate Diana Hwang started airing a television commercial in the hotly contested race to replace Anthony Petruccelli who resigned earlier this year. The ad, which depicts Diana as a voice for seniors, workers and women, features Diana using the voice of… Continue reading Diana Hwang, Candidate for State Senate Hits the Airwaves
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Lindy Li: “My heart is in pieces”
By Lindy Li, APRIL 3, 2016 Friends and loved ones, After three days and evenings fighting in Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court, I have withdrawn from the Congressional race in PA-6 for 2016. I’m truly sorry I couldn’t hold onto our dream. My heart is in pieces. Lindy Li and Beatrice Lee pose for a picture(file photo).
Obama’s Speech to the People of Cuba
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. President Castro, the people of Cuba, thank you so much for the warm welcome that I have received, that my family have received, and that our delegation has received. It is an extraordinary honor to be here today.
Leland Cheung Announces Candidacy for State Senate
By Leland Cheung, Candidate for State Senate I wanted to share some exciting news with you: I’m running for State Senate. Leland Cheung(left) greets Medford resident Beatrice Lee at an event in Chinatown.
CAAL Raised over $12,500 for Peter Liang Legal Fund
Lexington, Mass., March 14, 2016, — Since its call for donations last month, the Chinese Association of Lexington (CAAL) has received over $12,500 for Peter Liang Legal Fund. CALL will deliver the donation as soon as possible according to an email by Hua Wang of CAAL.
State Rep. Tackey Chan Kicks off Reelection Campaign
Quincy, Mass., March 12, 2015, — State Representative Tackey Chan (D-Quincy) of the Second Norfolk District held his campaign kickoff fundraiser at The Fours Restaurant in Quincy on March 10. Over 200 people attended the event.
N. E. Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Diana Hwang for State Senate
Boston, March 2, 2016, – The New England Regional Council of Carpenters today endorsed Democrat Diana Hwang for State Senate. Hwang, a local non-profit founder and former State House staffer, is a candidate to replace Anthony Petruccelli in the Democratic primary special election for Massachusetts’ First Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate District.
Protesters in More Than 40 Cities in North America Rally for Officer Liang
New York City, Feb. 20, 2016 — More than 100,000 protesters in more than 40 major cities across the U.S. and Canada are united as The Coalition of Justice for Liang to rally for justice of ex-NYPD officer Peter Liang today. These cities include New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City,… Continue reading Protesters in More Than 40 Cities in North America Rally for Officer Liang
Thousands Rally in Boston Common Calling for Equal Justice for Officer Peter Liang
Boston, Feb. 20, 2016, — Over 2,000 protesters turned out today at Boston Common to rally for ex-NYPD officer Peter Liang. This is one of the largest protests by the Asian American community in Boston in many years.
Asian Americans to Rally for NYPD Officer Peter Liang on 2/20
Boston, Feb. 18, 2016, — Asian Americans across the US in over 30 major cities will rally on Saturday, Feb. 20, to protect against the guilty verdict of NYPD officer Prter Liang.