Do I Feel Safe Without Guns? Living in countries with strict gun ...
Apr 26, 2024 · This is the first in a series of articles in which I am speaking with people from several countries where gun laws are more restrictive. I wanted to explore how they felt living in their countries. This story is about China. With a population of approximately 1.4 billion, China has some of the most restrictive
A Chinese Restaurant in Mayberry - Sampan
Nov 5, 2021 · The Andy Griffith Show, which aired from 1960-1968, is a beloved and iconic comedy series. The core of the story centered on Sheriff Andy Taylor, a widower who is raising his son, Opie, with the assistance of his Aunt Bee, all in the small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. The show pulled in high ratings throughout its run, and is commonly
MIT ‘Bans’ Student Over Essay - Sampan
Nov 22, 2024 · Attorney Calls Action ‘Chilling’ Threat to Free Speech. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has banned a South Asian American grad student from campus and is threatening to boot him from the university for an article he published related to pro-Palestinian protesting, according to the student and his lawyer, who calls the …
Preview: Immigrant History Trail Paves Way for Chinatown’s Legacy
May 24, 2024 · The Immigrant History Trail celebrates Boston Chinatown’s resilience and enduring cultural heritage on June 8 at 1 p.m. with its launch, marking a significant milestone toward efforts to designate Chinatown as a cultural district.Following decades of urban renewal, zoning injustice, and institutional expansion, Chinatown faces one of its biggest threats yet: the erosion of cultural
New Study Shows Significant Contributions by Migrants to U.S
In an era where migration is often viewed through a lens of skepticism and controversy, emerging research is rapidly transforming the narrative, revealing the substantial economic contributions of migrants to global economies. The critical role migrants play in enriching and diversifying economies around the world is starting to debunk myths surrounding their role in modern
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Asian Cultural Appropriation
May 24, 2022 · Comic book fans are an insistent subgroup of art aficionados. Some might go so far as to say they are belligerent. They covet elements of their heroes; Superman’s cape, Captain America’s shield, Spiderman’s mask, as if they are talisman objects of veneration. They hang objects on their walls, wear costumes during Halloween, don the same
Arthur Wong: Chinese American Patriot and Pioneer - Sampan
Nov 5, 2010 · By Jackson Hau Sampan Correspondent . Arthur Wong is considered a hero by many in the Boston Chinatown community. He has a place in Boston Chinatown’s “hall-of-fame” as one of the forefathers and pioneers who helped establish the social and cultural foundations on which the Boston Chinatown community still continues to build.
Holistic Approach Needed to Heal: Refugee Trauma Doctor
Dec 20, 2024 · Dr. Lin Piwowarczyk, co-founder of the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights, has been working with torture victims and refugees for over 30 years. Specializing in the mental health evaluation and treatment of refugees and survivors of torture, she is currently the principal investigator for an Office of Refugee Resettlement grant addressing the
The Suppressed Speech of Wamsutta (Frank B.) James
Nov 22, 2024 · Editor’s note: The following is being reprinted with permission for two reasons. One, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, and, two, as a celebration of free speech and the right to freedom of expression and thought. The speech was to have been delivered at Plymouth in 1970. Three hundred fifty years after the Pilgrims
Chinatown Y supports lifelong fitness for older adults - Sampan
Mar 5, 2020 · Wang YMCA of Chinatown healthy aging coordinator Katie Lei led a low-impact fitness class for older adults. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) As she lifted weights and did squats at the Wang YMCA of Chinatown, Judy Sharko, 78, matched instructor Katie Lei’s every move. “I love this class,” Sharko said. “I’m in the neighborhood with