Sampan (newspaper) facts for kids
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| Nonprofit | |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
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Key people
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Ling-Mei Wong, Editor |
| Products | Newspaper |
| Owner | Asian American Civic Association |
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Number of employees
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Three |
The Sampan newspaper is a special newspaper based in Boston's Chinatown, Massachusetts. It is the only newspaper in New England that publishes news in two languages: Chinese and English. This makes it very helpful for many people in the community.
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What is the Sampan Newspaper?
The Sampan newspaper started in 1972. It was created by volunteers from the Asian American Civic Association. At that time, the group was called the Chinese American Civic Association. The newspaper's main goal is to share news with both Chinese and English speakers. Its slogan is "the only bilingual Chinese-English newspaper in New England."
Where is Sampan Distributed?
Sampan is given out all over the Greater Boston area. It focuses on news from Boston's Chinatown. It also covers important stories about the wider Asian American community in Greater Boston. This helps keep everyone informed about local events and issues.
What Does "Sampan" Mean?
The word "sampan" comes from a type of boat. A sampan is a flat-bottomed wooden boat. People still use these boats today in parts of Southeast Asia. They are used for fishing, moving around, or even as homes.
The newspaper chose this name as a symbol. It means that the newspaper helps carry news of the Chinese community. It brings this news in both Chinese and English across the city of Boston. Just like a boat carries people, the newspaper carries information. It helps people who speak different languages get important news about their community.
How Does Sampan Make Money?
Sampan is a free newspaper. It is also a nonprofit organization. This means it does not aim to make money for owners. Instead, any money it earns goes back into running the newspaper. Sampan gets most of its money from advertisements. Businesses pay to put their ads in the paper. This helps cover the costs of printing and sharing the news.
