VIA Times – May 2021 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Elsie Sy-Niebar   • MAY 9 “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” • COOK COUNTY TREASURER MARIA PAPPAS TEAMS UP WITH CANDACE JORDAN AND LUXE BLOOM ON MOTHER’S DAY • COME JUNE, IT WILL BE ‘GOODBYE CHICAGO, GOD BLESS AMERICA, MY HOME SWEET HOME’ FOR THIS ...

By: Kayla Tejero   Hello, and Happy May. We are already halfway through this year! Oh, how fast the time flies. I am sure many of us are happy to feel the warm weather and to be able to enjoy ...

By: Elaine Lehman   The Filipinos have made their mark on Chicago since 1906, when they arrived as students. Many attained their education and returned to the Philippines, but many chose to stay in Chicago where they created new lives. They ...

By: Richard Hanus   The U.S. Supreme Court this past week issued a major decision regarding the way foreign nationals must be notifi ed to appear for their initial court date for removal (aka deportation) proceedings. The decision was noteworthy ...

By: Ryan Tejero   The outbreak of violent and hate crimes against Asian Americans in New York and Atlanta triggered a call for actions among various groups to denounce hate sentiments on Asian Americans. Consequently, a wave of discussion on educating ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Every word of the above moving quote about losing a loved one rings true and brings magic to my alone world nowadays. Though he’s now gone physically from my life, my Irog’s spirit and loving memories guide ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   You’ve changed your Facebook status to “in a relationship” and you’re talking about moving in together. But before you start sharing a Netfl ix account and shopping for new sheets, take some time to do ...

By: Boom Boom Cabalona ‘X’ Divinagracia   WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of their culminating activity in the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP), the all-girls 6th grade class of Excel Academy led by Ms. Keisha Hopkins virtually presented their capstone project to ...