Council President Flynn Files Resolution Recognizing May As Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
BOSTON - Boston City Council President Flynn has filed a resolution to recognize May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This will be presented at the Boston City Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 10th and will be co-sponsored by Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy and Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune.
“I wish to celebrate our AAPI community during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. The history of our country has not always treated the AAPI community kindly despite their hard work and contributions,” said Council President Flynn. “Chinese immigrants were essential in the building of the transcontinental railroad and an important voice in our community today, and Japanese, Korean, Vietnam and Filipino immigrants were and remain an important workforce in States such as Hawaii and California.”
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has made great contributions to the City of Boston and the United States. According to the 2021 Census, 9.8% of Boston’s population and 7.2 % of the Massachusetts population identify as Asian American. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase of racist incidents and hate crimes against AAPI residents, including reports of physical and verbal assaults against our AAPI neighbors and elders.
“We must come together to support our AAPI
residents, especially during this time when our AAPI residents are maliciously
targeted because of COVID-19. They are part of our society and help move our
city forward as our neighbors, nurses, teachers, business owners, policymakers,
military members, and many more. We celebrate and recognize our AAPI and
immigrant communities for their achievements and contributions that enrich our
city and nation’s cultural heritage.”
For more information, please contact Council President Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
Council President Flynn Files Resolution Recognizing May As Jewish American Heritage Month
BOSTON - Boston City Council President Flynn has filed a resolution to recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month. This will be presented at the Boston City Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 10th, and will be co-sponsored by Councilor Gabriela Coletta. In Massachusetts, Jewish American residents make up 4.3% of the population, and in the Boston and the Greater Boston area, they comprise 8% of the population.
“Jewish Americans have had a long history in the United States and they continue to be an integral and indispensable part of our city and country,” said Council president Flynn. “For over three and a half centuries, they have made enormous contributions to our country and are our teachers, small businesses owners, healthcare and medical professionals, policy makers, among others. Their culture and heritage make our country’s multi-cultural fabric stronger, and I am proud to recognize and celebrate them for their sacrifices and hard work,” said Council President Flynn.
In spite of their contributions to our nation, there has been an alarming rise in antisemitism, neo-nazism, white nationalism and hate crimes across our city and country. In recent years, neo-nazi and white nationalist groups have marched in Downtown Boston and demonstrated outside of LGBTQ+ events in Jamaica Plain and the South Boston Waterfront. A Rabbi was also stabbed in 2021 by an antisemitic individual in Brighton. Nationally, there have been high profile figures, including celebrities, professional athletes, and elected officials who have made antisemitic remarks on social media platforms and attended events with neonazis.
“It is critical that we continue to stand with our Jewish neighbors now, and always, and condemn the acts of antisemitism that we see in our city and country. We must continue to recognize the contributions of our Jewish community, lend our support, and show up for them,” said Council President Flynn.
For more information, please contact Council President Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
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