Sampan Editor

From Arlette Liwer: Y our recent editorial titled, “What Would Chiune Sugihara Do?” invokes the story of the Japanese diplomat who issued transit visas to Jewish refugees in Kaunas in 1940, a history that directly affected my own family. Sugihara’s actions remain an extraordinary example of moral courage during one of history’s darkest moments. For that reason, his story deserves to be presented with care and historical accuracy. The editorial states that Sugihara issued visas “despite his...

The 17th annual Boston Asian American Film Festival runs through Oct. 26 with screenings at the Coolidge Corner Theater, the Emerson Paramount Center, the Museum of Science and elsewhere. ArtsEmerson, the main sponsor of the event, says the film festival “empowers Asian Americans through film by showcasing Asian American experiences and serving as a resource to filmmakers and the Greater Boston Community.” One of the key short documentaries, “Love, Chinatown,” directed by Lukas Dong and...

City Seeks Legacy Business Nominees The City of Boston is seeking applications for the Legacy Business Program, in which the city...