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Boston seismologist’s family breaks silence after 2 years of secret detention in China
A Boston seismologist has been held in China for nearly two years without a public trial, forcing his family to break their silence last week as Beijing shows no plans to free him. What happened…
Karen Read exposes Massachusetts cops’ anti-Asian texts in new lawsuit
Multiple anti-Asian slurs are among the racist text messages at the center of Karen Read’s new lawsuit against two Massachusetts police departments, raising new questions about bias in law…
FBI renews search for fugitive in 1991 Boston Chinatown Massacre
The FBI is offering a new $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Hung Tien Pham, a Vietnamese man wanted in the execution-style killings of five people at a Boston…
Asian man targeted with racist insults on Boston bus in viral video
A white woman was filmed verbally harassing an Asian man with racist language aboard a Boston bus, according to a video posted by the man’s partner on Sept. 9. The video shows the unidentified woman…
Boston’s Wu cruises to November election
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appears headed for re-election after capturing 72% of the votes in Tuesday’s preliminary election and challenger Josh Kraft’s surprise withdrawal Thursday. By the numbers: Wu…
Boston Mayor Wu to ICE: ‘We will not back down’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the city’s immigrant community after ICE threatened to boost enforcement following her refusal to comply with the Trump…
Michelle Wu maintains wide lead in Boston mayoral poll
Incumbent Michelle Wu continues to dominate Boston’s mayoral polls, leading challenger Josh Kraft 60% to 30% in a Suffolk University/Boston Globe released last week. By the numbers: The July 13-16…
Boston mayor Wu draws federal backlash for comparing masked ICE agents to neo-Nazis
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is taking heat from federal officials after comparing masked ICE agents to “secret police” and suggesting similarities to a neo-Nazi group during immigration enforcement…
Vietnamese American principal dancer John Lam bids farewell to Boston Ballet after 20 years
Vietnamese American principal dancer John Lam of the Boston Ballet is bidding farewell to the stage and embracing new opportunities. Key points:
Berklee student sentenced to prison for harassing Chinese democracy advocate
A Chinese Berklee student has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a fellow Chinese student who posted pro-democracy fliers on campus. Key points:
Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphonic Orchestra’s longest-tenured director, dies at 88
World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa, who served as a director in the Boston Symphonic Orchestra (BSO) for 29 years, has died at 88. What happened: Ozawa died from heart failure in his home in Tokyo…
US cities kick off Lunar New Year celebrations
Multiple cities across the U.S. have gone ahead with Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend, calling for luck as they usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year…
House passes bill to rename Boston post office after late activist Caroline Chang
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to name a U.S. Postal Service office in Boston after the late Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) activist Caroline Chang. About the bill:…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu fires back at critics of ‘electeds of color’ holiday party
At the annual Martin Luther King Jr. memorial breakfast, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addressed the criticism she received for hosting a holiday party exclusively for “electeds of color” last month. Wu’s…
Boston mayor Michelle Wu apologizes to 2 black men wrongfully accused of 1989 murder
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu formally apologized to two Black men who were wrongly arrested for the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart. Wu’s apology: On Wednesday, Wu held a press briefing to apologize to Alan…
Watch: Harvard student crosses river in 1500-pound pumpkin to raise money for student lab
A Harvard student had finally achieved his longtime dream of floating in a giant pumpkin across the Charles River in Boston over the weekend. What happened: Benjamin Chang, a senior at Harvard…
‘Uncle Frank’ Chin, longtime Boston Chinatown activist, dies at 91
“His memory, impact, and legacy will be cherished forever in Boston and beyond. Rest in peace,” says Mayor Woo.
Teen arrested for viral anti-Asian attack on woman on Boston train
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with last month’s disturbance on a Massachusetts Red Line subway train that involved the racist harassment of an Asian woman. Background: Vivian…
Man wanted for spitting at Asian woman, yelling racist remarks in Boston
The MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked an Asian woman at a subway station earlier this month. What happened: The incident occurred at Broadway Station on the red line…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks up about car collision she was involved in
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu revealed minor details surrounding the car collision she was recently involved in. What happened: A police report obtained by WBUR…
Boston man accused of helping Chinese government spy on dissidents pleads not guilty
A Boston man accused of spying on dissidents for the Chinese government has pleaded not guilty to his charges, according to reports. Litang Liang, 63, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with acting…
Asian American high school students more likely to feel alienated and invisible, report reveals
A recent study on the experiences of Asian American high school students in Boston has found that they are more likely to feel overlooked and marginalized than other students. The researchers…
Trailblazing journalist Janet Wu retires after 50 years
Janet Wu, a trailblazing Asian American journalist in Boston, has retired on New Year’s Day after 50 years of service. Wu is the first woman and first Asian American to serve as a Massachusetts State…
Boston Chinatown restaurant served as front for global money laundering scheme, DOJ says
A family-owned restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown allegedly served as the headquarters of international money laundering and transmitting schemes that reaped tens of millions of dollars in proceeds…
Boston Mayor Wu announces $20MM investment to increase access to early childhood education
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Wednesday that the city is investing $20 million in early education via the universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program. The funding will provide nearly 1,000 seats…
Asian and white parents sue Boston Public Schools to overturn exam school’s admission policy
An assembly of Asian and white parents filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Boston Public Schools in hopes of having at least five of their children admitted to the elite exam schools. Their children…
Boston Chinatown sexual assault suspect may be linked to another attack on Boston University campus
Edwin Fantauzzi, a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Boston’s Harrison Avenue on Saturday, was arrested on Wednesday after a woman riding the T train recognized him and called the police.…
2 women stabbed in Boston’s Theater District hours after Chinatown meeting to address violence
Boston police said a fight that broke out between a group of about 10 people in the Theater District led to two women being stabbed. The incident occurred hours after a Chinatown community virtual…
Asian American woman, 70, punched in the face in unprovoked Boston Chinatown attack
A 70-year-old Asian American woman said she was walking along Harrison Avenue in Boston’s Chinatown when a middle-aged white man punched her in the face and left her with a black eye on April 2. She…
Boston Mayor Wu seeks limits on residential picketing after weeks of noisy protests outside her own home
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposed a new city ordinance on Monday that would limit protests outside private homes between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. after angry protesters gathered outside her house for weeks…
