Caribbean-American Heritage Month

News Release from the City of Rochester
Mayor Warren Proclaims June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the city of Rochester
(Friday June 1, 2018) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren today proclaimed the month of June 2018 as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the city of Rochester today, beginning a celebration of the 24 unique cultures of the Caribbean nations.
“The City of Rochester is proud of the many contributions by its Caribbean American community and recognizes their vibrant visual and performing arts, cuisine, leadership and numerous other strengths,” Mayor Warren stated in the Proclamation. “Congratulations also to the Rochester West Indian Festival Organization and the Rochester Jamaican Organization for their successful efforts to share and promote the cultural heritage of our Caribbean American community.”
The Proclamation was issued at a special celebration in City Hall that recognized the contributions of Rochester’s Caribbean community and  featured Caribbean music, food and fellowship. The flags of all 24 Caribbean nations are on display in the City Hall Atrium through the month of June.
The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization and the Rochester Jamaican Organization have planned a series of events across the city in the month of June featuring Caribbean music, films, food, and culture. Additionally, they plan to honor Americans of Caribbean descent as well as distinguished Caribbean nationals living in Rochester.
For more information visit: http://rwifo.org/?q=caribbean-american-heritage-month-2018.