哈佛也辭退中東研究中心主任 美國高等教育界面對多重挑戰

               (Boston Orange 綜合編譯 ) 先是塔芙茨大學一名博士國際學生被捕，然後哥倫比亞大學代理校長下台，耶魯大學開除一名研究學者，現在連哈佛大學也要中東研究中心主任也要在這學年結束時離任了。美國學術界開始面對來自聯邦政府的壓力與挑戰。

              川普政府仗恃的是1964年通過的民權法案第6章，禁止收受聯邦經費援助的活動，基於種族，膚色或國籍等因素歧視這條文，以及聯邦經費這把尚方寶劍。

              哈佛校方26日發出備忘錄，稱中東研究中心主任Cemal Kafadar將在這學年結束時卸任。有些猶太團體批評該中心辦的一些活動是反猶太主義的。

              哈佛學生校報The Harvard Crimson首先報導了這一變動，刊文引述來自知情者的消息，稱Kafadar和該中心副主任Rosie Bsheer被迫離職。

              週五 (28日)時，耶魯大學在調查副研究員Helyeh Doutaghi和被美國列為恐怖組織的”解放巴勒斯坦人民陣線 (PFLP)”之間關係一個月之後，開除了她。

              也在週五，哥倫比亞大學的代理校長被人指控反猶太主義，處理反以色列抗議不妥當數個月後，在面對聯邦經費刪減4億元下被撤換。

              哈佛大學早前另外發出備忘錄，計畫在週末和各中心主管晤談，以確保在校園內表達的各種觀點，都獲得保護。

              波士頓環球報稱哈佛校方、教授，以及正在放假的Kafadar都未回應。哈佛學生們也幾乎一致拒絕評論，表示不清楚狀況，擔心會說錯話。

              耶魯法學院在一份聲明中表示，Doutaghi被列為Samidoun巴勒斯坦獄犯團結網，這拜登政府列作為解放巴拉斯坦人民陣線籌款的假慈善團體的會員。耶魯表示，調查人員試圖和Doutaghi，以及她的律師晤談，但她們拒絕了。耶魯法學院發言人Alden Ferro表示，耶魯不會基於新聞報導就採取行政行動，也從未因為一個人的受保護言論做些甚麼，Doutaghi和耶魯的合約原本就今年4月到期，現在這因為她拒絕配合調查，合約立即中止。

              本月早前，全國律師協會 (National Lawyers Guild)代她貼文，其中包括她本人的聲明，稱美國進入異議遭鎮壓的”猶太復國主義的麥卡錫主義時代”，

波士頓大學「層層台灣」會議引人再想何為台灣

波士頓大學"層層臺灣"會議主持人Robert Weller(中)和國立臺灣歷史博物館
館長張隆志（左）、波士頓經文處教育組組長黃薳玉（右）。（周菊子攝）

             (Boston Orange

張隆志介紹國立台灣歷史博物館。(周菊子攝)

周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓大學 (BU) 亞洲研究中心3月27日舉辦會議，請來4名學者闡述「層層台灣：交織的過去與多重的未來 (Layered Taiwan: Interwoven Pasts and Multiple Futures)」，帶人從不同角度審視台灣。

             這場會議由波士頓大學人類學系教授  Robert Weller主持，波士頓經文處教育組組長黃薳玉代表教育部致詞。BU亞洲研究中心主任Robet Hefner也出席了開幕式。

             會議講者及講題，依序為國立臺灣歷史博物館館長張隆志的”呈現島國多重歷史:國立臺灣歷史博物館個案”，加拿大渥太華 (Ottawa)大學人類學系教授   Scott Simon   的”原住民語國家:台灣群島中的多層歷史”，哈佛大學東亞語言及文明系蔡承穎 (Catherine Tsai)的”成為日本人: 1960-1972八重山島上台灣僑民的入籍與記憶”，波士頓大學宗教系Daigengna Duoer的”分層主權:冷戰時期台灣的佛教舍利外交”。

年輕台灣學生現場提問。(周菊子攝)

加拿大渥太華 (Ottawa)大學人類學系教授Scott Simon (左)談
”原住民語國家:台灣群島中的多層歷史”(周 菊子攝)

             張隆志以座落在台南市安南區的國立台灣歷史博物館為例，闡述台灣在1684年被併入清朝版圖之前，就有來自各方人士在那兒交流，居住的歷史淵源，現有館藏15萬件。2011年該館建成，旨在戒嚴時代結束後，懷抱”在世界中的臺灣”這觀點，以更平等角度研究屬於每一個人的台灣。該館的”斯土、斯民”常設展覽，講述從史前到當代，各種人在台灣交流的故事。2021年，該館再推出”交會之島”的新常設展覽，描繪新觀點與台灣的”民主印記”，鼓勵人們藉由當代及社會議題辯論，來”共筆歷史”，並以博物館資源來推動文化平等臺灣價值。

             該館還製作了分成6各單元的動態版”臺灣簡史” (https://ilhaformosa.nmth.gov.tw/home/zh-tw/00-1)。

 Scott Simon稱蔡英文時代重視和解。(周菊子攝)

             Scott Simon從” 台灣原住民歷史視野中的和解與共生 (Reconciliation and Symbiosis from historical perspectives of Taiwan's Indigenous People)”的角度做闡述，探討誰才是台灣的原住民，這些人在形成東亞中的歷史腳色，和解與共生的挑戰與可能性有哪些。

 Scott Simon稱，賴清德時代又有不同觀點。(周菊子攝)

             他從不同時代由不同族群所繪製的台灣地圖，強調不同重點為例，指當代原住民從1999年以來，一直面對著主權誰屬的政治難題。例如陳水扁時期講究主權，以及國對國關係，蔡英文時期重視和解，馬英九時代則避而不談。

             這場會議出席的人不多，但吸引了麻省理工學院亞洲文明系教授鄧津華 (Emma Teng)等學者出席。一名來自台灣年輕學生的發問，則彰顯了即使在台灣之內，到底該怎麼解讀臺灣，何謂臺灣人仍是許多人心中難解的糾結。 (更新版)

 Scott Simon說鵝鑾鼻燈塔上的雙語告示，透露許多訊息。

會議現場。(周菊子攝)

麻州長Healey簽字 政府公眾會議在2027年前可合法以實體加網路形式舉行

            (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州州長奚莉 (Maura Healey) 今(28)日簽署「延長緊急狀態期間採取的某些 COVID-19 措施法案」，允許州及市鎮政府的公眾會議，在2027年6月30日以前，都可以網路及實體並用方式舉行。

奚莉州長和Kim Driscoll副州長強調，政府在新冠病毒疫情期間觀察到，網路及實體會議同步進行，可以擴大民眾參與政府事務程度，增加政府與民眾之間的意見交流，他們簽署這法案，旨在提高民主參與，給民眾更大機會，無障礙，公平的參與公眾會議，去除因為交通、照顧兒童，或身體殘疾等因素造成的參與公共事務障礙。

麻州眾議會議長Ronald J. Mariano和參議會議長Karen E. Spilka都支持這一法案。

 2025 年初，奚莉州長和副州長 Driscoll 還提出了《市政賦權法案》，要讓這些混合遠端和實體的會議形式，成為永久性的選擇之一。

紅襪隊2025球季排定4月4日開賽 捕手Connor Wong在列

圖片來自維基百科。

           (Boston Orange編譯) 波士頓紅襪隊的2025年球季將於4月4日下午2點10分，以紅襪隊在芬衛 (Fenway)球場和聖路易樞機主教隊 (Cardinals)對決，拉開序幕。

             2025棒球大聯盟球季從3月27日開打，部分球隊的開季賽訂在4月4日。

             在2024年賽季中，紅襪隊打了126場球，成績起起伏伏，結算下來，有如半贏半輸的平淡無奇。球迷們都期待跨入2025年，情況能夠好轉。

             在連續3年都沒打季後賽之際，紅襪隊有不小變動，包括換了投手，從芝加哥白襪隊挖來Garrett Crochet，和無經紀人的內野手Alex Bregman簽下3年合約，還以一年合約簽下投手Walker Buehler。這些都給紅襪隊2025表現更佳帶來希望。

             在棒球大聯盟 (MLB)的30多支球隊中，擠身成為最有可能打進2025年世界盃系列的10大球隊之一，2025的紅襪隊仍然被人視為一隻強勁隊伍。

             紅襪隊日前公佈了開季賽的球員組合，投手有Walker Buehler，Garrett Crochet，Richard Fitts，Sean Newcomb，Tanner Houck等5人，後援人員有Brennan Bernardino，Aroldis Chapman，Liam Hendriks，Zack Kelly，Justin Slaten，Greg Weissert，Garrett Whitlock，Justin Wilson等8人。捕手有Carlos Narváez和Connor Wong。內野手有Alex Bregman，Kristian Campbell，Triston Casas，Rafael Devers，Romy Gonzalez，David Hamilton，Trevor Story等7人，外野手有Wilyer Abreu，Jarren Duran，Ceddanne Rafaela，Rob Refsnyder等4人。

             波士頓環球報形容Connor Wong去年在進攻端令人印象深刻，但在防守端卻在阻擋和框架方面苦苦掙扎。

             根據維基百科，Connor Wong現年28歲，身高5尺10吋，約178公分，在德州休士頓出生，2021年6月首次在棒球大聯盟中出現。他既是捕手，也是外野手。2020年2月加入紅襪隊，2023年成為紅襪隊的主捕手，

             雖然Connor Wong從姓氏看，或是從維基百科上他的全名為Connor Sun-Han Wong (譯音可為王深翰)來看，他應是華人，但網上迄今並無他確實是華人的說法。網上也有中國大陸曾和他接觸，邀請他為中國打球，他也願意，但新冠疫情耽擱了這事。

麻州參議會「她的故事」第3輯將豎Abugail Adams和Elizabeth Freeman半身雕像 展91婦女先驅圖片

                    (Boston Orange 綜合報導) 麻州參議會議長Karen Spilka 3月27日宣佈，將委請藝術家製作女權領袖兼總統顧問的美國前第一夫人Abigail Adams，以及在麻州成功爭取自由的首名非洲裔婦女Elizabeth Freeman的半身雕像，並永久豎立在麻州參議會議事廳內。展出91名婦女圖片的「她的故事」第3輯，同時揭幕。

                 麻州參議會為彰顯女權，從2023年起推出「她的故事」系列。2025年由參議會藝術委員會主席Julian Cyr負責承辦，以開拓者和顛覆者為主題，推出「她的故事」展覽，並製作將永久豎立在參議會議事廳內的婦女半身雕像，藉以表揚對麻州有重大影響的女性。

                曾任總統顧問的前美國第一夫人Abigail Adams和首名興訟爭取到個人自由的非洲裔婦女Elizabeth Freeman，從300多被提名者中獲選為製作半身雕像的對象。她們兩人的雕像將成為麻州參議會議事廳內的首座婦女雕像。

                  彰顯對形塑麻州歷史有貢獻的「她的故事」展覽，將在參議會儀式辦公室掛出包括首位出版詩集並支持美國爭取獨立的非洲裔婦女Phillis Wheatley，擁護工人權益並成為首位在總統內閣工作的婦女 Frances Perkins，麻州議會新聞服務首名婦女發行人，也是首名女性麻州眾議員的Elberta Futrelle Copeland，倡議精神健康及關注大屠殺，在位時間最長的麻州第一夫人 Kitty Dukakis，以及反種族隔離的麻州最高法院首名女性首席大法官  Margaret H. Marshall等91位打破玻璃天花板，成為領袖及模範的著名婦女照片。

Senate selects Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Freeman to be First Woman Busts in State House

Announcement comes as HERstory: Volume III unveiled in Senate President’s Office 

BOSTON (3/27/2025) — Today, Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka announced that busts of women’s rights leader and presidential advisor Abigail Adams, as well as freedom fighter Elizabeth Freeman, the first enslaved woman to successfully sue for her freedom in the United States of America, will be commissioned and placed in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber.   

Adams and Freeman will be the first permanent busts depicting women in the Massachusetts State House, and the first in the Senate Chamber’s collection of sculptures.  

The announcement came alongside the unveiling of HERstory Volume III: Trailblazers and Disruptors, a photo exhibition in the Senate President’s office honoring women who have shaped Massachusetts.   

“Whether by accident or design, the contributions of women who have shaped our Commonwealth and nation have too long been absent from State House art,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Today we raise up Abigail Adams and Elizabeth Freeman as trailblazers and leaders who should rightfully be honored in the Senate Chamber. Their presence will help us send a clear message to every woman who walks our halls: you belong here. I am deeply grateful to Senator Cyr for his leadership, and to the Senate Art Committee members for lending their expertise to a Senate that strives for better representation.” 

“Representation is not meant to be a crumb. The decision to place busts of two women in the Senate chamber is a meaningful testament to the extraordinary contributions of scores of women to our Commonwealth,” said Senator Julian Cyr (D-Cape and Islands), Chair of the Senate Art Committee. This marks an important step in our ongoing work to recognize the women and individuals who have shaped Massachusetts but have too often been overlooked in our history books. It has been an honor and a privilege to chair the Senate Art Committee through this spirited yet rigorous process, and I’m grateful for Senate President Spilka’s vision of a Senate that more closely reflects the diversity that has defined our Commonwealth.”  

Elizabeth Freeman, born into slavery in New York around 1744, became the first African American woman to successfully sue for her freedom in Massachusetts. Inspired by the promise of liberty in the Massachusetts Constitution, her 1781 case, Brom and Bett v. Ashley, helped establish that slavery was incompatible with the state’s founding principles. After gaining her freedom, Freeman became a respected healer and midwife, later securing her place in history as a trailblazer for civil rights.  

Abigail Adams, known for urging the Founding Fathers to “remember the ladies,” was an early advocate for women’s rights and education. As a trusted advisor to her husband, President John Adams, she managed their household and finances while influencing political discourse through her letters.  

Adams and Freeman were the top two choices of the Senate, where members selected them from four finalists chosen by the Senate Art Committee out of a pool of over 300 nominations submitted by Massachusetts residents. Committee members selected the finalists following a series of public meetings.  

The Art Committee will now select an artist to create the sculpture. It will be only the third piece of art in the Senate honoring a woman leader, joining portraits of Abigail Adams and former Senate President Therese Murray, and the twenty-second permanent piece of art honoring a woman in the State House.  

Spilka unveils HERstory Volume III: Trailblazers and Disruptors 

The selection was announced during an event unveiling volume three of the HERstory exhibit, which highlights the women who have shaped Massachusetts history by placing their photos on the walls of the Senate President’s ceremonial office, covering photos of past Senate Presidents.   

Women included in the exhibit are Massachusetts’ trailblazers and disruptors—who have shattered glass ceilings and become leaders and role models for women who now follow in their footsteps—as a reminder that Massachusetts is a state of ‘firsts’ in so many ways.  

Ninety-one women cover the photos of 91 prior Senate Presidents, and among others, include:   

• Phillis Wheatley, the first African American author of a published book of poetry and a strong supporter of America's fight for independence 
• Frances Perkins, workers' rights advocate and first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet 
• Elberta Futrelle Copeland, first woman publisher of the State House News Service and first woman to step foot on the floor of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 
• Kitty Dukakis, longest-serving First Lady of Massachusetts and advocate for mental health and Holocaust awareness 
• Margaret H. Marshall, anti-apartheid activist and first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court  

The new art is the latest step in Senate President Spilka’s effort to expand representation in the State House and comes on the heels of last year’s installment of Frederick Douglass’ bust in the Senate Chamber, and the addition of a portrait of Abigail Adams in the Senate Lobby. 

麻州長Healey接見日本駐麻州總領事高橋誠一郎

麻州州長Maura Healey(左二)、副州長Kim Driscall (右二)率同MOITI執行主任Jeevan 
 Ramapriya (右一)在禮儀廳晤見日本駐麻州總領事高橋誠一郎 (中)，日本貿易振興機構
（JETRO）紐約總裁三浦聰 (Satoshi Miura，左一)。 

            (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 麻州州長奚莉 ( Maura Healey) 3月27日在禮儀廳歡迎日本駐麻州總領事高橋誠一郎，討論加強麻州和日本之間的經濟、文化和教育聯繫，尤其是擴大在生物技術、先進製造和清潔能源領域的貿易和投資機會。

             鑒於麻州和日本北海道 (Hokkaido) 的姊妹州關係跨入35週年，2025年世界博覽會將在大阪 (Osaka)舉行，奚莉州長和高橋誠一郎還談到藉由文化交流、教育合作，促進旅遊來加強兩地的聯繫。

             日本是麻州的第七大貿易夥伴，每年交易的商品總額超過33億美元，包括麻州向日本出口價值超過15億美元的醫療設備、工業機械和藥品，日本進口價值17億美元的商品，包括車輛、工業機械和醫療儀器。

             這次會晤，陪同在座的還有日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）紐約總裁三浦聰 (Satoshi Miura)和麻州國際貿易和投資辦公室 (MOITI) 執行主任Jeevan Ramapriya。

              麻州州長辦公室表示，奚莉州長自上任以來，就把晤見外國使節當成優先要務，尤其是當他們拜訪麻州時。

               奚莉州長最近才晤見了加拿大新布藍茲維省省長Susan Holt，愛德華王子島省省長Rob Lantz，討論麻州與加拿大之間的強大經濟夥伴關係，以及川普總統關稅的有害影響。

              她還晤見了愛爾蘭企業、旅遊和就業部長Peter Burke，討論麻州與愛爾蘭之間的文化、社會、貿易和投資關係。

               奚莉州長上任以來，還曾接待過約旦國王阿卜杜拉二世 (Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein)、拉脫維亞總統Edgars Rinkēvičs、德里市和斯特拉班市市長Lilian Seenoi-Barr、Donegal縣議會主席Niamh Kennedy、多米尼加共和國前總統Leonel Fernandez、英國駐新英格蘭總領事David Clay、荷蘭王國總領事Ahmed Dadou和新加坡駐美國大使劉德耀 (Lui Tuck Yew)。州長希利訪問過愛爾蘭、義大利和梵蒂岡，以在全球舞台上推廣麻州。

Governor Healey Welcomes Consul General of Japan Seiichiro Takahashi to Massachusetts 

BOSTON – This week, Governor Maura Healey welcomed Consul General of Japan Seiichiro Takahashi to the Massachusetts State House. At a meeting in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office, Governor Healey and Consul General Takahashi discussed opportunities to strengthen the economic, cultural and educational ties between Massachusetts and Japan. The meeting focused on building upon the longstanding relationship between Massachusetts and Japan, with a shared commitment to fostering collaboration in key sectors such as life sciences, technology and tourism.  

During the meeting, Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Consul General Takahashi, the President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in New York, Mr. Satoshi Miura, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment Jeevan Ramapriya discussed the opportunity to expand trade and investments, particularly in areas such as biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and clean energy. Japan is Massachusetts’ seventh largest trading partner, with over $3.3 billion worth of goods exchanged annually, including exporting over $1.5 billion to Japan in medical devices, industrial machinery and pharmaceutical products. Massachusetts also imports $1.7 billion of goods from Japan including vehicles, industrial machinery and medical instruments.  

"I was proud to host Consul General of Japan Seiichiro Takahashi and JETRO President Satoshi Miura at the State house to discuss ways to strengthen our state’s relationship with Japan,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our shared values of excellence, innovation and cooperation provided a strong foundation for expanding this great relationship, and I look forward to continuing to work with our partners in Japan to create even more opportunities for our businesses and residents.” 

"It was an honor to join Governor Maura Healey at the Massachusetts State House," said Consul General Takahashi. "Relations between Japan and Massachusetts have rapidly developed in recent years, particularly through startup collaboration in fields such as life sciences and biotechnology. We are confident that we will continue to expand this partnership in the years to come, including through the upcoming 35th anniversary of the Hokkaido-Massachusetts sister-state relationship and the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai." 

In addition to focusing on economic partnership, Governor Healey and Consul General Takahashi also discussed cultural exchanges, educational partnerships and the promotion of tourism between Japan and Massachusetts. The meeting marked a continuation of Massachusetts’ effort to deepen international ties and promote global collaboration as a hub for innovation, international business and cultural exchange.  

Since taking office, Governor Healey has made it a priority to meet with foreign officials when they visit Massachusetts. Just recently, she hosted the Premier of New Brunswick Susan Holt and the Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz to discuss Massachusetts and Canada’s strong economic partnership and the harmful impacts of President Trump’s tariffs. Additionally, she has met with Irish Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke to discuss cultural, social, trade and investment relationships between Massachusetts and Ireland. Governor Healey has also previously hosted the His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Niamh Kennedy, former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez, United Kingdom Consul General to New England David Clay, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Ahmed Dadou, and Singapore's Ambassador to the United States Lui Tuck Yew. Governor Healey has also visited Ireland, Italy and the Vatican to promote Massachusetts on a global stage. 

The Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) is the international business development agency charged with promoting trade and investment with global partners in Massachusetts and around the world. MOITI is responsible for: 

• Promoting commerce with global partners in Massachusetts and around the world; 

• Recruits foreign investors by promoting the strengths of Massachusetts as a premier business and investment destination; 

• Preparing Massachusetts-based companies to work in global markets, including the export of goods and services; 

• Serving as the state’s business ambassador, welcoming foreign government officials interested in economic opportunities and investments to Massachusetts;

• Serving as the state’s liaison to the diplomatic community and managing relations with foreign governments, trade agencies, and business entities. 

劉美賢奪得2025世界花樣滑冰錦標賽短節目冠軍 台灣李宇翔今日出賽

來自加州的劉美賢代表美國隊贏得2025世界花樣滑冰短節目冠軍。 (推特截圖)

              (Boston Orange 綜合報導) 刻在波士頓TD花園體育館舉行的世界花樣滑冰錦標賽（World Figure Skating Championships），3月26日為華人圈傳出喜訊。現年19歲，代表美國的劉美賢 (Alysa Liu)以74.58分贏得短節目冠軍。

              3月27日早上11點，來自台灣的選手李宇翔將參加短節目賽，3月29日下午6

來自加州的劉美賢代表美國隊贏得2025世界花樣滑冰短節目冠軍。 (推特截圖)

點，將參加長節目賽。波士頓僑教中心和波士頓經文處都在呼籲社區民眾前往觀賽支持。

台灣選手李宇翔(右)由教練DINEV Ivan (左)陪同，到TD 花園球場
練習。(圖片節自波士頓經文處臉書)

              劉美賢是美國滑冰界名人，早在2019年她13歲時，就曾贏得美國全國錦標賽冠軍，成為全美歷史上最年輕的花式滑冰冠軍。26日這天是她退役2年，復出參賽後表現最佳的一次，以一個乾淨的三周翻跳-三周托盧普組合跳（Triple Flip-Triple Toe）、雙周半跳（Double Axel）和三周魯茲跳（Triple Lutz），搭配Laufey歌曲《Promise》的兼具技術與藝術表現，贏得冠軍。

              在這場短節目比賽中，日本選手千葉百音（Mone Chiba）和美國選手Isabeau Levito，依序獲得第二、第三名。

              2005年8月8日出生於加州的劉美賢，是2019年，2020年連續2年的美國全國錦標賽冠軍，還是首位在國際比賽中完成四周盧茲跳 (Quad Lutz)的美國女子選手。2022年，她參加北京冬奧會獲得第六名（後因禁賽調整名次），並摘下世界錦標賽銅牌後宣布退役，進入加州大學洛杉磯分校（UCLA）讀心理學。

              2023年底，她在一次滑雪旅行中，對冰上運動重燃熱情並在2024年3月1日宣布復出。之後她在2024-25賽季的大獎賽和挑戰者系列賽中逐步找回狀態，今年 (2025) 還在美國全國錦標賽短節目中以76.36分領先。

              劉美賢的父親劉俊是1990年代從中國四川移民來美的律師，她的母親則是一位匿名捐卵者。在她8歲左右時，她父親就已解釋過，而她對自己這一身世也坦然接受。

              劉美賢這次的參賽成績，將為她鋪出踏上進軍2026冬奧會之路。

              波士頓曾於2016年承辦過世界花樣滑冰錦標賽。波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)和麻州州長奚莉 (Maura Healey) 26日晚都出席了開幕式。

波士頓市區學院將頒給吳荔榮譽早期兒童教育副學士學位

吳荔老師。 (圖片來自波士頓市區學院網站)

       (Boston Orange 摘譯) 波士頓市區學院 (Urban College of Boston) 訂5月31日在波士頓市中心舉行的畢業典禮，將邀請人道主義者 Malaak Compton-Rock做主要演講人，並頒發榮譽早期兒童教育副學士學位給吳荔 (Lai Chan)，Robert M. Coard領袖獎給William F. Kennedy。

吳荔是波士頓華埠社區中心 (BCNC) 助理主任，也是特級教師。她的學生、同儕都稱她為「師傅」，藉以尊敬她是一名睿智的老師。

吳荔從香港移民來美時，在市區學院學中文，為她在之後的將近43年，培育6000多名學生，輔導數難以計教師的教學生涯，奠定了基礎。

吳荔來美前，在中國及香港已經是老師，有著和移民家庭打交道，管理中文學校的豐富經驗，還在香港和人合開過一家幼稚園。

          吳荔說，「不論學生們來自哪兒，或是說哪種語言，市區學院將繼續啟發未來世代，成就夢想」。她為自己能獲得一個在自己個人，以及波士頓市內無數個人的生命旅程中有重要角色的機構表揚，感到非常榮幸。

         波士頓市區學院的5月畢業典禮主講人Malaak Compton-Rock是Angelrock 計畫南非信託這非牟利機構的創辦人，在南非援助孤兒，易受傷害兒童，患愛滋病者。她原本在娛樂圈，公關界，以及特別活動領域工作，後來接受美國聯合國兒童基金(U.S. Fund for UNICEF)職位，並在領導、監督特別活動及名人關係部門上成就了事業。

Nutter McClennen & Fish的公共政策及政府事務組共同主席William F. Kennedy對社區有重大貢獻。在Dorchester長大的他，慈善事業惠及廣泛的社區及教育活動，包括艾曼紐學院 (Emmanuel College)，律師監督委員會，天主教慈善事業，松街客棧(Pine Street Inn)，以及麻州大學。他或有聖十字學院的文學士，以及薩福克大學法學院的法學博士學位。

麻州政府譴責川普終止110億美元的公共衛生補助款

(Boston Orange 整理編譯) 麻州政府3月26日發出聲明，強烈譴責川普政府終止發放110億美元的全國公共衛生補助款，指出麻州政府獲聯邦政府批准，並已承諾發放的經費中，有至少1億美元會受影響。

疾病控制與預防中心（CDC）及物質濫用與心理健康服務管理局最近通知各州公共衛生部門，川普總統決定終止多項聯邦公共衛生基礎設施的補助。

麻州政府表示，這意味著麻州預計在未來一年內獲得的近1億美元資金將受影響，而其中的大部分，獲准領取資金的計畫、機構，已經在麻州政府承諾將從聯邦政府取得經費的情況下，開始花錢了。

這些資金原本用於支持麻州公共衛生實驗室的核心功能，包括檢測與治療呼吸道疾病（如禽流感），支撐麻州疫苗基礎設施，為社區組織提供補助，以提升疫苗接種率、對抗疫苗錯誤信息等。其中有許多資金直接惠及社區，例如全州的社區健康中心，用於支持勞動力及社區投資。

麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）表示：「這是川普總統和埃隆·馬斯克 (Elon Musk) 再次損害麻州及全國人民健康與福祉的例子。麻州依賴這些資金提供行為健康照護、預防及治療呼吸道疾病，並確保社區組織、社區健康中心及工作者擁有照顧患者的必要資源。」

她批評川普背棄競選時讓生活更便宜、更健康、更輕鬆的承諾，並表示州政府正與司法部長辦公室及其他49個面臨類似挑戰的州聯繫，評估全面影響。

副州長Kim Driscoll強調：「我們需要一個與州政府合作的聯邦夥伴，支持地方醫療提供者，確保我們擁有預防及治療疾病的工具。麻州無法獨立支付川普和馬斯克終止的所有資金，但會盡力保障人民的安全與健康。」

麻州衛生與人力服務廳長Kate Walsh 指出，這不僅是藍州或紅州的問題，而是對全國公共衛生基礎設施的重大打擊，影響州政府預防、監測和管理疫情的能力，例如當前的禽流感疫情。公共衛生部專員羅比·戈德斯坦博士（Dr. Robbie Goldstein）則稱這一決定「令人不安且可能對公共衛生造成毀滅性影響」，強調這些資金是州實驗室、疫苗基礎設施及社區組織運作的關鍵投資。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Condemns President Trump’s Termination of $11 Billion in Public Health Grants 

Millions cancelled for behavioral health care, respiratory illness prevention and treatment, state lab, community health centers, public health workers in Massachusetts   

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration is condemning the Trump Administration’s move to terminate more than $11 billion in public health grants across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified state departments of public health, including the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, about the sudden termination of multiple federal public health infrastructure grants. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has also abruptly terminated awards to the Department of Mental Health. 

These grants are expected to bring nearly $100 million to Massachusetts over the next year, and much of the funding has already been obligated under the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The Trump Administration is moving to terminate the unobligated portions of the grants. This funding is used to support the core functions of the State Public Health Laboratory, including treatment and testing for respiratory diseases, like bird flu. Resources support the Massachusetts vaccine infrastructure and provide grants to community-based organizations to improve vaccine uptake and counter against vaccine mis- and disinformation. Much of the funding goes directly to the community, including to community heath centers across the state to support workforce and community investments. 

“This is yet another example of President Trump and Elon Musk undermining the health and wellbeing of the people of Massachusetts and people across this nation. Massachusetts depends on this funding to provide behavioral health care, prevent and treat respiratory illnesses, and ensure that community-based organizations, including community health centers and workers, have the resources they need to care for patients,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Donald Trump was elected and promised to make life cheaper, healthier and easier for people, but he’s taking us backwards on all of those fronts. We will continue to assess the full impacts and are in touch with the Attorney General’s Office and the 49 other states facing similar challenges.” 

“We need a federal partner who is going to work with states to support local health care providers and make sure we have the tools to prevent and treat illnesses,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Massachusetts does not have the resources to replace all of the funding that President Trump and Elon Musk are terminating. Massachusetts will always step up to keep people safe and healthy, but we need the federal government to work with us, not against us.” 

“This is not just a blue state or red state issue, this is a deeply concerning blow to public health infrastructure across our country,” said Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh. “Strong public health infrastructure helps states prevent, monitor and manage outbreaks and divert resources where they’re needed to keep us safe from a wide range of diseases, including the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Public health doesn’t stop at state lines. States need to be able to rely on the federal government for funding, coordination, and policy leadership in order to effectively protect public health.” 

“This decision by the Trump Administration is troubling and potentially devastating to public health,” said Dr. Robbie Goldstein, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. “We rely on these funds to carry out important work at the Department and with our partners in the community. These resources fund our state lab, supplement our statewide vaccine infrastructure, and provide the support needed for community-based organizations across the state. They represent investments in the core functions of public health. We are working quickly to analyze the fiscal and operational impacts of these abrupt terminations.”  

Governor Healey Nominates Dana Rutherford as Clerk Magistrate in the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court

 Governor Healey Nominates Dana Rutherford as Clerk Magistrate in the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court  

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the nomination of Dana Rutherford to serve as Clerk Magistrate of the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court. Mr. Rutherford has worked as Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Malden District Court since 2006. He will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. 

“Dana Rutherford has shown a strong dedication to serving his community over the course of his career, and in this role, he will serve to ensure the smooth operations of the Boston Municipal Court,” said Governor Maura Healey. “He’s been a leader and committed public servant in the Malden District Court, and we look forward to working with the Governor’s Council to confirm his position as Clerk Magistrate.”   

“Known to be smart, kind and just, Dana Rutherford has served as an advocate for his community for decades. As an Assistant Clerk Magistrate, he’s been a leader for the Malden District Court and, as Clerk Magistrate in the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court, he will continue to deliver results,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are excited to work toward his confirmation with the Governor’s Council.” 

Dana Rutherford has served as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate in the Trial Court for nearly two decades, 13 of which have been in the Malden District Court. In this role, he has performed all the duties associated with the clerk’s office including conducting show cause hearings, reviewing search warrant applications, running court sessions, and presiding over small claims trials and motion sessions. He was a founding member of the CHOICE Program, a program run out of the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court, aimed at reducing recidivism among court-involved young people by providing mentorship and connecting them with the resources needed to help them succeed. He has also served as a facilitator for the Changing Lives Through Literature program. In addition to his community involvement, Mr. Rutherford spent nearly two decades as a project manager in the private sector where he managed engineering projects throughout the country and in Osaka, Japan and where he honed his managerial skills, directing teams, working with both internal and external stakeholders, and finding creative solutions to complex problems. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Westfield State University and resides in Hyde Park. 

The Boston Municipal Court Department serves the City of Boston, handling criminal and civil matters while maintaining a commitment to the rule of law, and protecting human dignity through respect, compassion, correction and the fair resolution of cases.  

The Boston Municipal Court Department has 30 judges in eight court divisions in Brighton, Central (downtown), Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Roxbury, South Boston and West Roxbury. The Boston Municipal Court also has jurisdiction to review appeals of decisions made by some government agencies on issues such as unemployment compensation and firearms licensing.   

Governor Healey has already nominated six attorneys to the Boston Municipal Court: Connor Barusch, Nicholas Brandt, Rebeca G. Figueroa, Steven S. Kim, Dana Pierce and Vanessa Vélez.