By David Li, bostonese.com Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 2013, — It’s rare that a political figure has been admired world-wide without much argument or controversy. It’s not often that U.S. presidents look aboard for leadership and inspiration. Today, Mr. Nelson Mandela is no longer with us. While tweeting this picture of Mandela visiting his old… Continue reading U.S. Presidents Honor Life of Nelson Mandela
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Calls Mandela a Giant for Justice
New York City, Dec. 5, 2013, — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela, extolling the life of the late human rights lawyer, prisoner of conscience, international peacemaker and first democratically-elected President of post-apartheid South Africa as an inspiration for all. President Nelson Mandela addresses the 49th session… Continue reading UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Calls Mandela a Giant for Justice
Obama Stopped “Deportation” of Hecklers during Speech on Immigration
By David Li, bostonese.com San Francisco, Nov. 25, 2013, — President Obama delivered a speech on immigration reform today at Betty Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco, California. The speech was briefly interrupted by two hecklers. Obama stopped the secret service agents from removing the hecklers, who yelled “Stop deportations!” repeatedly.
Millions of Broken American Dreams — An Open Letter to the World
(This letter was written by Swan Lee on behalf of protesters of the Jimmy Kimmel Live TV show.) Dear Fair and Righteous Citizens of the World, We don’t know who you are, but we know you are out there. We are asking for your urgent help. We have been rendered voiceless, powerless, and hopeless by… Continue reading Millions of Broken American Dreams — An Open Letter to the World
World War II Veteran Arthur Wong Joins Protest Against ABC in Boston Common
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 11, 2013, — Today, Mr. Arthur Wong of Boston Chinatown celebrates 68th Veteran’s Day after he returned from battlegrounds of Europe in 1945. Nineteen-year-old Arthur Wong found himself on Omaha Beach on D-day (June 6, 1944). Five months later, he was seriously injured during a firefight in Germany. He… Continue reading World War II Veteran Arthur Wong Joins Protest Against ABC in Boston Common
What a Journey — Protests Against ABC on Back-to-back Days in NYC
New York City, November 9, 2013, — Hundreds of protesters showed up outside ABC headquaters to protest against ABC network and its Jimmy Kimmel Live show yesterday. In the Kids Table segment aired on Oct. 16, a six-year-old boy suggested “kill everyone in China” when Jimmy Kimmel asked how to resolve the $1.3 trillion US… Continue reading What a Journey — Protests Against ABC on Back-to-back Days in NYC
Newspaper Ad Calls ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel
By David Li, bostonese.com Nov. 8, 2013, — A full-page ad on the Metro newspaper caught eyes of many Boston riders of MBTA this morning. The ad titled GENOCIDE != JOKE, and called ABC and Jimmy Kimmel to make a public apology to all of its viewers for airing discussions that included “kill everyone in… Continue reading Newspaper Ad Calls ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel
Nineteen Cities to Join National Day of Protest Against ABC on Nov. 9
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 6, 2013, — On Nov. 9, 2013, Boston will join 18 other US cities in a national protest against ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live Kid’s Table segment in which “kill everyone in China” discussions were aired. Executives at ABC and Jimmy Kimmel has issued apologies after protests were erupted in… Continue reading Nineteen Cities to Join National Day of Protest Against ABC on Nov. 9
Michelle Wu Wins Boston City Council At-Large Race
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 6, 2013, — Eleven months after she filed for Boston City Council At-Large candidacy, Michelle Wu won a decisive victory in Tuesday’s Boston city municipal elections. Getting 18% votes among eight city councilor at-large candidates competing for four seats, 28-year-old Michelle Wu was elected as the first Chinese-American Boston… Continue reading Michelle Wu Wins Boston City Council At-Large Race
Go Sox and Protest ABC, Rolling Rallies Rock Boston
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 2, 2013, — On a perfect autumn day in Boston, two million Red Sox fans showed up for the rolling rally for their beloved team winning 2013 World Series championship. After the duck boats passed through Boston City Hall plaza around 11:30 AM, many Sox fans would notice another… Continue reading Go Sox and Protest ABC, Rolling Rallies Rock Boston