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.