VIA Times – April 2016 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   This is the number one question that a lot of consumers have in their mind, or “thought bubble,” as I like to term it, much like those cartoon characters that have those little clouds above ...

By: Lena Remigio   Dear Ate Lena, Tulungan mo ako at masyadong naguguluhan ang aking isip sa aking current life situation. Ako ay 59 anyos at ang aking bagong asawa ng isang taon pa lamang ay 55 years old, pareho ...

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   *Chinatown Youth stand up against smoking, Asian Health Coalition says… *Filipino World War II Vets honored on Bataan Day in Washington, DC *Hats off to the PMAC ‘Lolas’ (Grandmas) and ‘Lolos’ (Grandpas) for their successful ‘Grandkids ...

By: Boy Boyer   Put The Bad Saint on your list of Best Restaurants. It’s one more reason to be planning a trip to Washington, D.C. My wife and I ate there recently (March 11) and enjoyed it immensely. I ...

CAHE (Center for Asian Health Equity) marked its media launch with an informative session on April 13th at the Newberry Library, that included a panel discussion surrounding Asian American health disparities moderated by Emmy award-winning journalist Nesita Kwan. The aim ...

Wining/Dining in celebration of author Jeffrey Schiller’s new book, “Wine Hack,” a wine seminar was held at the Racquet Club of Chicago, a popular private social club & athletic club, featuring 8 different high-end varieties following by a wine pairing ...

1) Birthday Celebrant enjoying his birthday cakes with his cute grandkids Olivia and Emily; (2) The Tsai Family, Fred, Nora, Byan, Annaliza, Olivia and Emily; (3) The Money Tree symbolic of Chinese good luck & prosperity provided lots of fun ...

By: Nancy Abiera   When a person causes pain to someone, it is because of feeling deeply wounded from within. The excruciating pain can bleed to death yet remain hidden. One needs help and healing, yet they receive judgment.This is ...