CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Celebrating Caribbean Contributions to American History, Life and Culture
In June 2005, the House of Representatives unanimously adopted H. Con. Res. 71, sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. On February 14, 2006, the resolution similarly passed the Senate, culminating a two-year, bipartisan and bicameral effort. The Proclamation was issued by President George W. Bush on June 6, 2006.
National Caribbean American Heritage Month June 2024
May 31, 2024
During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the achievements and dreams of the millions of people of Caribbean origin now living in the United States while honoring the shared history of joy and perseverance that has united and enriched life across our region for centuries. There is no single Caribbean American identity. The mix of cultures, languages, and religions alive across the United States and the islands reflects the diversity of spirit that defines the American story. Meanwhile, our countries are bound by common values and a shared history — overcoming the yoke of colonialism, confronting the original sin of slavery, and charting new opportunities across borders and generations.
National Caribbean American Heritage Month 2024 Launch
MONTH OF ACTIVITIES
GOSPELFEST 2024
Book Bankra
Book List & Events
Featuring 30 Books written by Caribbean Authors
Tuesdays! June 4, 11, 18 & 25 – 7 PM EDT
Please view the book list below:
RESTAURANT WEEK
CHEF’S SELECT
MEET THE CHEF MONDAYS
JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24
7 PM EDT
DC CARIBBEAN FILM FESTIVAL
LEGISLATIVE WEEK
Domestic Agenda
JUNE 10 AND 11
CAPITOL HILL
JUNE 12 AND 13
IN-PERSON – Pre-Registration Required, Space is Limited
Domestic Agenda
JUNE 10-11
Elected officials to discuss education, health, security and crime in local US cities
Other topics include- immigration, census, NGOs and community economic development
CAPITOL HILL
JUNE 12th AND 13th
The opportunities for Diaspora and US thought-leaders to discuss foreign policy challenges and related issues facing the Caribbean and opportunities to address them.