In a display of cultural celebration and education, the Boston Police Department (BPD) has taken active steps to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by bringing literature into classrooms. The BPD officers paid a visit to kindergarteners at Joyce Kilmer School in West Roxbury as part of their AAPI reading series, as reported by the Boston Police Department's News and Media portal.
This initiative brought officers and young students together through the sharing of a story that highlighted AAPI heritage, an experience that kindled a series of thoughtful inquiries from the attentive listeners. In an interaction true to the spirit of cultural exchange, these children not only absorbed tales of AAPI history, but also gained insights into the everyday lives of Boston's police officers.
The initiative, supported by the Mayor’s Office of Early Childhood Education, Boston Public Schools, and the Lingzi Foundation, is a testament to the community's collective effort towards fostering diversity and understanding.
