What we have done
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ASSISTANCE TO THE DISABILITY COMMUNITIES
We continue to provide assistance to our kids with disability in partnership with Partners For Youths with Disability (PYD) programs – Mentoring, Career Readiness, Theater Arts and Youth Leadership Forum to ensure our disability members have access and inclusion.
We continue to provide assistance to our kids with disability in partnership with Partners For Youths with Disability (PYD) programs – Mentoring, Career Readiness, Theater Arts and Youth Leadership Forum to ensure our disability members have access and inclusion.
HURRICANE RELIEF
Establishing a disaster relief team to provide assist in the time of need. We have contributed over 200 medical equipment’s and over 28 barrels to the Bahamas Hurricane Doran relief efforts.
Establishing a disaster relief team to provide assist in the time of need. We have contributed over 200 medical equipment’s and over 28 barrels to the Bahamas Hurricane Doran relief efforts.
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY CLUBS
Fostering relationship with our Caribbean American university students to provide support and engagement through cultural activities and recruiting volunteers for community events. Implementing after school programs to preserve our heritage and culture.
Fostering relationship with our Caribbean American university students to provide support and engagement through cultural activities and recruiting volunteers for community events. Implementing after school programs to preserve our heritage and culture.
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ANNUAL AFRO CARIBBEAN BLACK HISTORY GALA & AWARDS
A major contribution to this growth comes from our Diaspora here in the United States. As we celebrate Black History month, we highlight our Afro-Caribbean stars who have contributed to the awareness and development of the region. This event continues to celebrate and award some of our own Caribbean American right here in Massachusetts who continue to contribute to our community. FESTIVALS
Advancing our culture and inclusion in the community by providing informative and entertaining festivals reflecting our communities. Some of our major festivals are: My Caribbean One World Expo, Caribbean American Heritage Festival – Boston, Brockton, Randolph, Worcester and Rhode Islands and the Caribbean Rum & Food Festival. |
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US CARIBBEAN STRATEGY FORM – EDUCATION, HEALTH & TRADE
The Caribbean region is the United States’ “third border,” characterized by common interests and societal ties that yield daily, tangible benefits for U.S. citizens. The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), submitted a multiyear Caribbean strategy to Congress in June 2017 that establishes a framework for enhancing the security and prosperity of the United States and its Caribbean partners. Given the proposed role of civil society and the private sector, we believe that it is incumbent on us members of the diaspora to support the dialogues that can lead to achieving the objectives of the Caribbean 2020 Framework Strategy in the HR4939. Specifically, given the rich assets of the metro Boston region and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at large. |
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The Forum was held at Massachusetts State House in partnership with the Institute of Caribbean Studies (Washington DC) highlighted the potential role of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in support of the implementation of Caribbean 2020 Strategy Education agenda.
Attendees at the events included, Governor’s representation, Massachusetts Senators and State Representatives, Minister of Aruba, Ambassadors of Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, St. Kitts & Nevis (Caricom chair), St. Vincent & Genadines, and Trinidad & Tobago, Honorary Consular Generals - Jamaica, Caribbean & local Universities professors and diaspora members. |
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NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
We continue to ensure that the commemoration of National Caribbean American Heritage month June is observe in the State of Massachusetts and to ensure that America is reminded that its greatness lies in its diversity, with Caribbean immigrants from founding father Alexander Hamilton, to many others who have shaped the American dream. We are pleased to continue to raise the Caricom Flag throughout the Caribbean American community in Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Randolph and Worcester along with many other activities surrounding the annual monthly celebration. |
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CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Establishing after school programs with Caribbean student school clubs providing training with regards to folklore dances – Maypole and Moko Jumbies and creative artwork on ancestral heritage. |
