Sampan Archives

March 5, 1999
One School's MCAS Success

Parental concern, skillful teaching, and school culture seen as keys to the Josiah Quincy School's long-term success in Chinatown.

Bridges, Values, Discipline

Longtime Chinatown resident Elena Choy talks about caring for her elderly mother in Chinatown.

February 5, 1999
Remembering Angel Island

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 made immigration difficult for the Chinese during the first half of the 20th Century.

Thirty Years Ago in China

Writer Shixian Sheng recalls a memorable Chinese New Year in the midst of the Cultural Revolution.

The Gentle Rabbit Rules 1999

Gentleness, intelligence, honesty, and resourcefulness characterize people born in the Year of the Rabbit.

Martial Artist Calvin Chin

Martial arts master Calvin Chin emphasizes discipline, knowledge, and creativity in his school of martial arts.

Fact or Fiction at CCBA?

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association makes exaggerated claims for new organization programs.

January 8, 1999
Helping Dorchester's Refugees Find Work

Many Vietnamese refugees affected by new limits on cash assistance.

The State of Democracy in China (Part Two)

Recently jailed democracy activist Xu Wenli offers his views on human rights in today's China. (Part one appeared in the Dec. 18 issue.)

An Interview With Filmmaker Ellie Lee

Lee talks about her past and current projects.

December 18, 1998
Making Movies

Asian American filmmakers discuss their films and the future of Asian American filmmaking.

The State of Democracy in China

Recently jailed democracy activist Xu Wenli offers his views on political life in today's China (part one of a two-part article).

December 4, 1998
Hiding Behind The First Amendment

Adult entertainment entrepreneurs show indifference to Chinatown community concerns regarding the opening of a strip club on Washington Street. Residents and others want the area rezoned, but the city has been slow to act.

November 20, 1998
A Not-So-Benevolent Action

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association forces the Asian American Civic Association out of 90 Tyler St. Community leaders question CCBA's use of community resources. Many say the organization lacks accountability.

Misused Money Never Repaid

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has never accounted for almost $700,000 in mispent community housing money.

November 6, 1998
Out of Control in Chinatown

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association seeks to evict the Asian American Civic Association from a building originally meant to be a "community center."

A Building In Decline

The Old Quincy School Building at 90 Tyler St. is a major Chinatown resource that has been poorly maintained.

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