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Column: Author of 'How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe' Writes for the Record

Interview with Julie Masis, author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine."

Adam Smith

3 days ago

Opinion: Literary Guide for the 250th Birthday of the U.S.

As we begin the new year, Sampan will run an occasional series of pieces reflecting on literature that has influenced who we were, who we are now, and who we might become as Americans. On July 4, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. For the purposes of this series, the notion of “literature” include foundational political texts, those that established who we would be as a nation, and those that serve to challenge what we have become.

Christopher John Stephens

Jan 27

We Must All Hear ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

The Voice of Hind Rajab is based on the true story of Hind, the five-year-old trapped for hours in a car in Gaza. She is there, next to her relatives who had just been killed by Israeli gunfire. She begs to be rescued, using her cousin’s cell phone to call for help.

Linda Dittmar

Jan 21

Hand in Glove

This February the Galapagos Puppets will put on “The Fiery Mountain and Its Princess” with musician Jimmy Zhao and his daughter, Iris, who will perform at the Puppet Showplace Theatre in Brookline, Feb. 14 to 17.

Adam Smith

Jan 21

Theater Review: ‘Wonder’ Delivers a Powerful Message … But Misses Opportunities

The world premiere of the musical “Wonder” is a compelling, family-friendly production that tells the story of Auggie, a boy with a facial difference

Virginia Sun

Jan 20

Tufts Expands Pediatric Asian Clinic to Better Serve Area Families

Tufts Medical Center in Boston has opened an expanded Pediatric Asian clinic that it says will better serve thousands of Asian children and families in the area.

Adam Smith

Jan 17

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Boston

Column: Author of 'How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe' Writes for the Record

Interview with Julie Masis, author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine."

Adam Smith

3 days ago

Review: 'Hamilton,' History and the Immigrant Experience

Hamilton, presented by Broadway in Boston recently at Citizens Opera House, brought the full vigor and verve that has made playwright Lin Manuel-Miranda’s hit musical so beloved over the last decade. Meticulously researched and rooted in Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, the musical Hamilton brings to life the rise of this flawed, accomplished figure with an iconic musical score blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway.

Virginia Sun

Jan 27

Hand in Glove

Adam Smith

Jan 21

Metro

Column: Author of 'How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe' Writes for the Record

Interview with Julie Masis, author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine."

Adam Smith

3 days ago

Theater Review: ‘Wonder’ Delivers a Powerful Message … But Misses Opportunities

The world premiere of the musical “Wonder” is a compelling, family-friendly production that tells the story of Auggie, a boy with a facial difference

Virginia Sun

Jan 20

Tufts Expands Pediatric Asian Clinic to Better Serve Area Families

Tufts Medical Center in Boston has opened an expanded Pediatric Asian clinic that it says will better serve thousands of Asian children and families in the area.

Adam Smith

Jan 17

Arts

Column: Author of 'How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe' Writes for the Record

Interview with Julie Masis, author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine."

Adam Smith

3 days ago

Review: 'Hamilton,' History and the Immigrant Experience

Virginia Sun

Jan 27

We Must All Hear ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

Linda Dittmar

Jan 21

Business

'Disgusted' by Inequity: Sabrina Salvati on Her New Documentary, 'Removed'

In her new documentary, “Removed: Black Erasure in Boston,” local filmmaker and podcaster Sabrina Salvati — better known as Sabby Sabs — takes viewers through the displacement of Blacks in the city.

Adam Smith

Dec 19, 2025

Chinatown School Faces Changing Times

Photo credit by Adam Smith For decades, Josiah Quincy was seen as a cultural resource for Boston. Now, new city policies and demographic shifts are limiting who can access the institution T he Josiah Quincy Elementary School has been a core part of the Chinatown community since its modern iteration opened nearly a half century ago. But to simply refer to it as a school would not tell you the full story. Josiah Quincy Elementary — which technically was founded in 1847 — was bu

Liam Crampton

Aug 22, 2025

Some Hong Kong, Chinese Students Say Visa Crackdowns Have Them Exploring Options

First there were the threats of crackdowns on immigration. Then there were the detentions of international students who had done...

Darren Liu

Jun 2, 2025

Education

Column: Author of 'How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe' Writes for the Record

Interview with Julie Masis, author of "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine."

Adam Smith

3 days ago

Opinion: Literary Guide for the 250th Birthday of the U.S.

Christopher John Stephens

Jan 27

Chinese Culture Connection's New HQ Serves Malden, Beyond

After 40 years in operation, the Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) of Malden has recently moved to a new location to better serve the community.

Wenqi Cao

Jan 12

Food

Chinese Culture Connection's New HQ Serves Malden, Beyond

After 40 years in operation, the Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) of Malden has recently moved to a new location to better serve the community.

Wenqi Cao

Jan 12

SNAP-ing Into Action!

When funding for SNAP food and nutrition help for poor and struggling families was in jeopardy, community groups came together to help.

Anna Hu

Jan 9

Photos: Halal Bites and Delights Draws Huge Crowd in Roxbury

Children ate huge pink balls of cotton candy, women held their babies while nibbling on smores waffles and families and friends formed long lines for halal burgers and dishes at Halal Bites and Delights outside the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center in Roxbury on Nov. 8. Vendors included Ashur Restaurant, Chai Street, The Halal Guys, Halal Buns and Boston Dosa Party. From top row, left to right: Kids eat cotton candy; cotton candy booth; friends Khadija, Ikran, and Mis

Adam Smith

Nov 9, 2025

Health

Tufts Expands Pediatric Asian Clinic to Better Serve Area Families

Tufts Medical Center in Boston has opened an expanded Pediatric Asian clinic that it says will better serve thousands of Asian children and families in the area.

Adam Smith

Jan 17