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by Tammy Treichel (Author) Who would ever have thought that an American academic and a Chinese security guard would find true love in the Beijing subway? Certainly not Tammy… Then one sunny day in May, on her regular subway commute, she spotted the young, dashing Jackie and her life changed forever.Tammy is a headstrong American academic and editor and Jackie is a …

Broadmead is honored to announce that our community has achieved Platinum level certification for LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training through SAGECare, an organization dedicated to providing competency training and consulting on LGBTQ+ aging-related issues to service providers. A community-wide celebration including residents and staff was held on June 28th, 2022 to commemorate the momentous occasion. In order to receive Platinum level …

People are far too often pigeon holed into particular walks of life as a matter of course, living up to a status quo that can often feel suffocating. During Asian American Heritage Month, it is important to celebrate the stories of individuals who aspire to push the envelope and challenge rigid industries. Candace Chen is a groundbreaking Mechanical Engineer and …

Noting that people-to-people ties are at the core of the India-US relationship, Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu said, “We are committed to strengthening this vital linkage and yoga is an important medium”. By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, June 19, 2022 – Ahead of the eighth International Day of Yoga, the Indian Embassy in Washington, together with Friends of Yoga, organized an …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Amid the pandemic and the rise of anti-racism, Congresswoman Judy Chu has introduced a resolution that will help promote national awareness of mental health issues unique to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. The resolution urges state and local health agencies across the nation to improve the quality and availability of …

Cockeysville, MD – April 1, 2022 Paintings and drawings by the acclaimed Baltimore born artist, Herman Maril (1908 – 1986), will be on display, beginning May 1, on the Broadmead campus in the Community Center. The show, “HERMAN MARIL: The Strong Forms of Our Experience,” will draw on the rich collection of Maril’s work held by the Herman Maril Foundation …

Broadmead is proud to announce it has been awarded the Certified Memory Care Neighborhood Commendation upon its stellar achievement to advance memory care for the residents it serves by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, located in Sparta NJ. Broadmead is the first organization in the country to receive this stellar commendation. The Certified Memory Care Neighborhood Commendation recognizes …

In essence, your bedroom must be the comfiest area in your home, but when your design style comes into play, it’s easy to forgo comfort. Form trumps function every time—but that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. These bedrooms demonstrate that you may have both cozy and elegant vibes in one space. Getting out of bed every morning has just …

Inspired by Pritika Swarup’s connection to Operation Smile, Prakti also gives back to Indian Craftswomen Virginia Beach, VA – International fashion model and global ambassador for Operation Smile, Pritika Swarup, has officially launched her international beauty and wellness line, Prakti. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Swarup became involved at a young age with Operation Smile, the international nonprofit …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   The saying “One person can make a difference” holds true with Naomi Osaka, the world’s No. 2 champion and, according to Forbes magazine, “the highest paid female athlete ever.” On the tennis court, biracial Osaka has been an advocate of Black Lives Matter, winning praise for wearing face masks with the names of black victims …

Redesigning your home is the perfect opportunity to channel your artistic energy. Whether it’s revamping a small corner of your room or redoing the entire space, there’s something about renovating your home that can be so refreshing and help you get in the right space of mind to start something new. So, if you’re in the mood to bring in …

No cake company celebrates the Lunar New Year like Lady M Confections. For the 2021 Lunar New Year, Lady M ushers in the Year of the Ox with a special Red Bean Mille Crêpes cake.  Originally created as an exclusive cake for the Lady M Boston boutique and unveiled as a nationwide limited time offering in 2020, the Red Bean Mille Crêpes cake is made …

By Dr. Jennifer Jimenez Maraña, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Broadmead www.broadmead.org In his video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” Emmanuel Acho reads a letter from a White woman who grew up in the 1940s. She wrote that racism was embedded in her experience growing up, but now she has been listening and is still learning. She …

Authored by Treehouse Eyes Optometrist Dr. Kevin Chan in the Washington, D.C. area About Myopia Myopia, also called nearsightedness or shortsightedness, is the most common vision issue among children and young adults and it’s only getting worse. Approximately 20 million children in the United States, or one in every three, suffer from myopia and recent studies show that half the …

By Jennie L. Ilustre You are not alone. We are here to help you if you experience verbal or physical assault, hate crimes or racial discrimination due to coronavirus (Covid-19) misconceptions or xenophobia, defined as prejudice against people from other countries. This, in effect, was the message of coalitions of Asian American advocacy organizations nationwide. In the nation’s capital, the …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Annie Ai-Li Wu’s father is a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital. But that is not the main reason she decided to be a doctor.   “My initial interest in medicine began when I was about age seven, when I learned that my nine-year old brother was battling leukemia,” she recalled. The gravity of his illness …

Essential wardrobe items are those that you know you are going to be returning to again and again because they are just so versatile. You love them because you are always finding new ways to style them and when they wear out or start to look shabby you rush right out and buy a replacement because life without them is …

by Jennifer Jimenez Maraña, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Broadmead The older adult population is growing larger and more diverse.  As older adults of all backgrounds age, where can someone find a community of active older adults who are living their best life and making the most of retirement?  Who would care for older adults if they need help with …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Something wonderful is going on in Hollywood during this award season. Have you noticed the constant spotlight beamed on Asian American onscreen talents? Is this the beginning of their golden opportunities in Hollywood?           Remarked top Asian American leader Karen Narasaki: “The progress being made in Hollywood is exciting. Talented Asian Americans are finally being given …

#CrazyRichAsians FACEBOOK (@CrazyRichAsiansMovie) | facebook.com/CrazyRichAsiansMovie TWITTER (@CrazyRichMovie)| twitter.com/crazyrichmovie INSTAGRAM (@crazyrichasians)| instagram.com/crazyrichasians     Jon M. Chu (“Now You See Me 2”) directed the contemporary romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan.   The story follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore.  Excited …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Welcome to the Lunar New Year!  Although it is also known as the Chinese New Year, it is actually celebrated with great joy all over the world. In the national capital region, D.C., as well as Virginia and Maryland counties, have joined the Asian American communities in festivities galore during the weekend of February 16, the …

Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. Featuring Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday, from 2-2:30 p.m. The National Philharmonic’s 2017-2018 season at The Music Center at Strathmore commences with star-studded performances by some of today’s most famous classical musicians. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m., will feature the famous former child prodigy …

By Amanda Andrei   Touch upon the history, folklore, and tenets of Buddhism and Zen with Musho Rodney Alan Greenblat’s Dharma Delight, or take a tour of Japan, either through the eyes of Christine Mari Inzer’s Diary of a Tokyo Teen or Florent Chavouet’s Tokyo on Foot.   Dharma Delight: A Visionary Post Pop Comic Guide to Buddhism and Zen …

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