City of Orlando Acknowledges Caribbean American Contribution

Article by Wesley Kirton

The City of Orlando has acknowledged the contribution to the City Beautiful of its Caribbean American citizens noting that they "share the hopes and aspirations of all people for peace and prosperity and they have contributed and continue to share their culture through education, business, festivals, music, dance, film, literature, sports, fashion, fine arts, science, technology and more."

These sentiments were expressed in a Proclamation issued by the City and introduced by Mayor Buddy Dyer at a meeting of the City Council on June 2 which was attended by several Caribbean American community leaders.

Mayor Dyer said the City is honored to acknowledge those who have contributed to the growth and development "of our beautiful City, while promoting the heritage and culture of their native culture."

The Proclamation notes that Caribbean Americans in Central Florida actively engage in and encourage economic development throughout the area through their careers, businesses and community service and added that the City of Orlando joined in celebrating "the gifts that all people of Caribbean descent have bestowed on our city, state and nation."

Mayor Sheila Dixon Honors Caribbean American Heritage

from:City Of Baltimore
category:Government and Politics
posted:June 6th, 2008

Baltimore, MD – Mayor Sheila Dixon celebrated Baltimore’s Caribbean American citizens by proclaiming June ‘Caribbean American Heritage Month’. At a ceremony in City Hall, the Mayor paid tribute to successful men and women who brought their heritage and culture to Baltimore City.

“Today I am asking the citizens of Baltimore to join people around the world in honoring and celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month,” said Mayor Dixon. “The contributions made to our nation, our state and to the City of Baltimore by people of Caribbean descent are numerous and exceptional.”

Joining Mayor Dixon at City Hall were members of the Pan Majestic Youth Academy, which played traditional music before the ceremony began. Ms. Lena Redman from UNITE HERE and Dr. Elaine Simon, President of the Caribbean-American Carnival Association, and Delegate Shirley Nathan Pulliam spoke about Baltimore’s connections to the Caribbean.

“Over the summer there will be many great events to honor this incredible community, but I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the thousands of Baltimore residents of Caribbean descent who are helping us create a cleaner, greener, safer and healthier City,” said Mayor Dixon.

Celebrate June!

Today, June 1, marks the beginning of Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM).

For information on Caribbean American Heritage Month and celebrations, please visit these Web sites:

http://www.caribbeanamericanmonth.org

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080529-6.html

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=4568

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Volunteer

The Institute of Caribbean Studies and the Caribbean American Heritage Month Foundation offer many volunteer opportunities. For information on available opportunities, and how you can assist us, please contact:

Institute of Caribbean Studies
666 Eleventh Street NW, Suite 730
Washington DC 20001

TEL: (202) 829-1887

FOR OPPORTUNITIES PERTAINING TO:
Caribbean American Heritage Awards
ICS Programs
Email: icsdcorg@gmail.com

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