South Floridians Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The Broward Times › October 19, 2009
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"For this community we look at it with great pride as it recognizes the involvement and work of Caribbean peoples," Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers said of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. "It truly is a positive thing and a recognition of the people of the Caribbean who have made contributions worldwide through music, art, sports and culture."
"It's pretty significant and a definite recognition that Caribbean-Americans are becoming part of the social fabric of America like any other immigrant community," said [Marion A. Hill], who is also host of "The Caribbean Crossroads" talk show on Radio One's NewsTalk 1080 WTPS-AM."If it's just ceremonial then why do it? But if we are going to make a difference in the community economically and politically, then that's what I'm for," [Kervin Clenance] said.See the full content of this document
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South Floridians Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the West Indies take center stage this month as South Florida kicks off a month-long celebration in honor of Caribbean -Americans.
On June 5th, 2006, President George W Bush officially declared June as Ca...See the full content of this document
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