She was the first descendant of a Chinese immigrant to win elective office in New York State and the state’s first female jurist of Asian heritage. By Sam Roberts Dorothy Chin Brandt, a lawyer who in 1987 became the first female Asian American judge in New York State — and, as such, one of the first […]
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By Jimmy Yan British Columbia is now home to nearly 600,000 Chinese Canadians including PRs, accounting for about 11% of the province’s total population. Given such a substantial size, it is essential to update our knowledge of this diverse community and support Chinese Canadians to better integrate into our Canadian society. Promoting bilingual (English and
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By Dr. Ally Wang As the federal election approaches, discussions within the community regarding foreign interference (FI) and Bill C-70 have once again gained momentum. The Imperfections of C-70 Let’s start with Bill C-70. This legislation was almost unanimously passed in both the House of Commons and the Senate in June 2024. This means that
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The play looks at ‘what it means to be an American now’ through the ordeal of Chinese-American scientists. By Jane M. Von Bergen Temple University physics professor Xiaoxing Xi was at home with his family in Penn Valley when armed federal agents knocked on his door and arrested him — in front of his children — accusing
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By Tung Chan Before delving into the opportunities and challenges ahead for the Chinese Canadian community, it’s essential to clarify what we mean by the term “Chinese.” This label encompasses various dimensions, including nationality, ethnicity, and culture, which can lead to confusion and misinterpretation. For instance, when a Chinese Canadian politician expresses pride in their
By Dr. Ally Wang Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to Mr. Fred Kwok, Hon. Yuen Pau Woo, Mr. Tung Chan, and Mr. Jimmy Yan’s speeches. As they analyze, we know the challenges we face. Today’s topic is important for me, for the community that I care about, and for this country that I love.
By Valerie Ooka Pang Asian American young people often feel invisible in history and that they do not belong in their country. Many students and adults think that history is boring and not important. The authors of these books vehemently disagree. They strongly believe that history tells us who we are, what our communities have
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Senior public policy major Devin Jiang reflects on his time at UD Biden School and efforts to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Delaware. By Kelly Cofrancisco Photos courtesy of Devin Jiang Devin Jiang, a senior in the Joseph R. Biden, JR. School of Public Policy and Administration has accomplished much
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A former tenured professor of chemistry accuses the University of Kansas of discrimination and improperly collaborating with the FBI. By Khushboo Razdanin Washington A Chinese-born former chemistry professor at the University of Kansas who was wrongfully accused of being a Chinese spy has filed a lawsuit against the school, seeking to be reinstated and demanding
By Xiaoming Guo for Waterloo Royal Canadian Navy deployed HMCS Ottawa and HMCS Winnipeg to Asia from March to September 2017, participating in the “freedom of navigation” led by the USA at the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Then we deployed HMCS Chicoutimi, a Victoria Class submarine, in September 2017 to the
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