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2011 CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD & THE ARTS held on SATURDAY, JUNE 25th.
Honorees included Tatyana Ali of Trinidadian heritage and Roger Bobb, Former Executive Vice President of Tyler Perry Studios, who is of Guyanese heritage. For more information, click here
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ACCLAIMED ACTOR JIMMY JEAN LOUIS...
has been named National Spokesperson for National Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations in 2011. The Haitian born actor star of HBO Heroes has once again signed on to be spokesperson for CAHM 2011. He joins Sheryl Lee Ralph who served as Spokesperson since 2006. |
CAHM MUSICAL AMBASSADOR CEN ' C LOVE TO CARRY THE MESSAGE...
Hot newcomer Cen 'C Love is named 2011 Musical Ambassador. Cen C' Love the daughter of reggae legend Buuny Wailer is one of the next-generation artistes from the Caribbean such as Andrew Tosh, Stephen Marley, Sean Kingston, Nikki Minaj, and Shontelle that have been making waves with their musical genius and native intellect. ICS West Coast representative Marva Herman, President of the Caribbean Heritage Organization, stakes out new ground with with the record industry heavyweight. To Book CenC in June... give us a call. Find out more about Cen' C Love in her interview here PepTalk!!!
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ANANCY FESTIVAL, South FLorida June 11th to become official partner of Caribbean American Heritage Month
ANANCY FESTIVAL is endorsed as ICS partner National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Anancy the Spider Trickester Hero is a fundamental part of Caribbean mythmaking. Xavier Murphy of Jamaicans.com has once more proved his wisdom in launching the Anancy or Anansi Festival and thus ensuring the retention of a key icon of Caribbean culture. For more on the festival visit http://www.anancyfestival.com/
AFI Silver Theater to host DC Caribbean FilmFest 2011...JUNE 3 - 6
This year marks the 11th Anniversary of the DC Caribbean FilmFest and AFI Silver Theater will serve as the Host and main venue for this year's eventl. Nominations for the Annual FilmFest are now closed. For Schedule of Film Showings, Click Here 
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ICS Launches Faith-based Leaders Dialogue
CALL TO ACTION: Building the Kingdom, Empowering the Community
ICS organized a One Day Roundtable Leadership Dialogue, on Tuesday, June 21st in Washington DC, to explore the themes of 'Community Development At Home and Abroad'. This Special Event targeted to leaders of all faiths in the Caribbean American community, drew 35 leaders in the faith community from across the country. Speakers from the Department of Education, USAID and SBA shared how faith based organizations can tap into federal funding. For more information on how you or your Pastor/Bishop/Imam/Pandit can become involved, send email to cabfln@yahoo.com or REGISTER HERE  to join the network.
ICS also calls on faith-based leaders to become active in commemorating Caribbean American Heritage Month. Citing the critical role of the faith community in nationbuilding, ICS calls on the faith community to participate through hosting Days-of -Praise Special Services, the first weekend in June; and hosting Saturday School on Caribbean Heritage and Culture, for the children and youth in their congregation.
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Caribbean-American Heritage Month Marks Sixth Anniversary in 2011
In June 2005, the House of Representatives unanimously adopted H. Con. Res. 71, sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. On February 14, 2006, the resolution similarly passed the Senate, culminating a two-year, bipartisan and bicameral effort.
Since the declaration, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. This year marks the sixth anniversary of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. The proclamation marks the official recognition that since the 16th Century, the destinies of the peoples of the Caribbean and the American continent have been inextricably linked.
The campaign to designate June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, was spearheaded by Dr. Claire Nelson, Founder and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Through the commemoration of this month, we hope to ensure that America is reminded that its greatness lies in its diversity, with Caribbean immigrants from founding father Alexander Hamilton, to journalist Malcolm Gladwell, who have shaped the American dream.
Celebrate June... Caribbean American Heritage Month
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
"In their pursuit of success, Caribbean Americans exhibit the traits all Americans prize: determination, a devotion to community, and patriotism. They have made their mark in every facet of our society, from art to athletics and science to service. Caribbean Americans have also safeguarded our Nation in the United States Armed Forces."
Read Presidential Proclamation 2011
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CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE
"Americans of Caribbean ancestry reside in every part of the country. Millions have emigrated from the Caribbean to the United States. Throughout our history, Caribbean-Americans have served our country and contributed to the heritage of the United States through the arts, science, education, business, sports, military and government. The annual resolution allows Congress to continue recognizing the important contributions of Caribbean-Americans to our nation's history."
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FEATURED EVENTS include...
FAITH-BASED LEADERS DIALOGUE
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Speakers included:
US Department of Education
US Department of Homeland Security
US Department of Agriculture
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE FORUM
Thursday, June 23rd @ 9:00 am to 2:00pm
Speakers included:
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
FREE, BUT PRE_REGISTRATION REQUIRED
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 @ 3:00 pm
FREE, BUT PRE_REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE
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| One Love Caribbean Raffle
Test your Caribbean Quotient! Answer a few questions about Bob Marley and his music for chances to win prizes valued at over $1,000. No purchase necessary to win. Contest ended July 27th.
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CALLING ALL CARIBBEAN -AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLERS...
ICS will once again partner with TATI of South Florida to conduct the Caribbean American Heritage Month Pre-College Essay Competition, Enter to win over $1,000 in cash and prizes to support your transition to college entry!!! The CAHM High School Youth Essay Competition is open to youth aged 15-18 in Junior and Senior Year of High School with at least one parent born in the Caribbean. For Theme and Rules Click Here. Winner will be announced, JUNE 10th. | |
| LIFESEED 2020:
VISIONEUR BUSINESS PITCH ... visioneur ... one who is a visionary entrepreneur
Are you like Marcus Garvey -- a Visionary, and like Earl Graves -- an entrepreneur? Are you passionate about creating a better life for the under served in your community? Are you are convinced that you have an idea that will change the lives of youth in the Caribbean for the better? The LIFESEED: 2020 Visioneur Business Pitch Project to be launched this June needs you. Tell us your winning idea for creating a micro-enterprise or social enterprise in the Caribbean in 3 minutes or less. Your idea could be one of those selected to become a LIFESEED Project in 2012, and you could win a trip to the Caribbean. The journey begins in June 2012. Stay Tuned for more details. | |
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Cicely Tyson, Gen. Colin Powell, Sir Sidney Poitier, Jean Baptiste du Sable, Jim Russworm, Claude McKay, Malcolm X, Gov. David Patterson, Hon. Shirley Chisholm, Dr. Muriel Pettioni.... Just 10 REASONS to Celebrate JUNE...
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NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE WEEK scheduled for JUNE 20-JUNE 24th
Events being scheduled include: CEO Roundable; Legislative Forum on Capitol Hill; White House Community Briefing; Faith Based Leadership Dialogue; YouthVisions 2020; Kennedy Center Jazz Caravan. REGISTER HERE
AllSPICE 2011...The Caribbean American Festival of the Arts and Humanities
JUNE 11-18
Since 2004, each June the Institute of Caribbean Studies brings the nation's capital a Taste of the Caribbean through the literature, music and other arts. This year, AllSPICE will provide another delightful sampling of the gourmet delights from the arts and humanities. Feast on a veritable cook-up of written word, spoken word, dance and drama.
For more detailed schedule of events, CLICK HERE
Check out our Blog by clicking here.
All....specially. positively. irie. Caribbean. edutainment - that's... ALLSPICE |
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BE A SPONSORING PARTNER
PARTNERSHIP Opportunities
Become a Sponsoring Partner! Most of the events for Caribbean American Heritage Month are free and open to the public. Ths would not be possible without the contributions of companies and individuals. Please consider becoming a sponsoring partner. To find out more, contact us at: (202) 638-0460.
BE A PRESENTING PARTNER
PRESENTING PARTNERS NEEDED
Join the National Commemorative Committee! Many cities and counties are still without official commemorative committees. If you are interested in becoming a member of the National Commemorative Committee and leading the celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month in your city or county, please send email to ics@icsdc.org
BE A MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNERS needed
Print, Broadcast and New Media Partners are needed to support the growth and development of the commemoration of JUNE as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Calling all Caribbean American owned media properties to show your pride in your heritage by displaying the Caribbean American Heritage Month Seal and broadcasting the PSAs on your programming. For more information contact press@icsdc.org
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