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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. The Proclamation was issued by President George Bush on June 6, 2006. Since the declaration, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as CaribbeanAmerican Heritage Month. This year marks the eleventh anniversary of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. 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.
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Taste of Haiti - Orlando 2017
Taste of Haiti started in Miami in 2012 as an annual event usually held around May 18th for Haitian Flag Day celebration. The event has grown from its humble beginning of 1,500 guests first year to now, 4 years later, Taste of Haiti has gathered over 5,000 guests from the Haitian and International communities in South Florida and its surroundings. This year, it had close to 7,000 guests for its 5th addition in May. Orlando's Taste of Haiti Celebration featured fun cultural games such as Domino games, “Rosle”, “La Marelle”, and a jump rope games tournament.
Taste of Haiti (Orlando) brought together the community of Central Florida and surrounding cities and provided an opportunity to discovery Haiti’s Culture and flavors primarily through its food and all its cultural components. The festival offered a blend of the best of Haiti’s cuisine, music and art. Taste of Haiti was presented on June 3rd in Orlando to an excited crowd. Activities included kite flying, food tasteing and live dance/ musical act...See Pictures on Page 5