June 5th marks the Fourth Anniversary of this Special National Caribbean-American Heritage Month  -  In the 109th Congress both the House and Senate unanimously approved H.Con.Res.71, a measured introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), on June 5, 2006, President George W. Bush issued a proclamation designating June as Caribbean - American Heritage Month.  This proclamation acknowledges the growing political and economic influence of the Caribbean Diaspora and its importance and contribution to the development of the cultural diversity of the United States.

National Caribbean-Heritage Month is indeed a time to celebrate, recognize, pay tribute and commemorate Caribbean-American Heritage!  As we proceed through this month of June, we must:

• Celebrate the great contributions of Caribbean-Americans to the economic, social and cultural landscape of the United States.

• Recognize the many contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their decedents to the well-being of America.

• Celebrate the historic relationships between the people of the Caribbean and the people of the United States.

• Pay tribute to the common culture and bonds of friendship that unite the United States and the Caribbean countries. (The vibrancy and hopefulness due to the talent, faith and values of Caribbean-Americans)

• Commemorate Caribbean-American heritage, history, culture and contributions to the United States.

• Recognize how Caribbean-Americans enriches society by being leaders in government, arts, entertainment, sports, fashion, poetry, theatre, in businesses and much more.

• In Celebration of Caribbean American History Month

  Wheaton Public Library, Maryland - 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, Maryland 20902 (240) 777-0678 
  12:00 Noon - Multicultural

  Artist: Jenne Glover." Ms. Glover's artwork is featured in the annual "Black Creativity" exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.  Age(s): All Ages

   

   

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  12:30 PM - Panamanian dance featuring, Grupo Folklorico de Panama – presenting cultural dance and music from Panama. FREE program. No registration is required