The Authentic Caribbean Foundation is hosting Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Providence, Rhode Island.
The culminating event of Heritage Month celebrations in the state will be the Caribbean-American Heritage Festival, Saturday, June 25th, 11:00 a.m. – 6 p.m., at the Waterfire Arts Centre. Caribbean-Americans in Rhode Island will join thousands across numerous American cities proudly showcasing the music, food and art of their culture and celebrating the personal and professional achievements of Caribbean-Americans.
Rhode Island kicked off its Caribbean Heritage Month on June 18th at the Aqua Blue Hotel, Narragansett, with a mini-festival. “It’s been a fantastic month of celebration so far,” said Andrew Sharpe, Founder/Chairman of ACF. “We have carved out a special place in the American society and are firmly part of its rich history.”
June 2022 marks the 17th year since the proclamation of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month by then President of the United States of America, George W. Bush. Since then Proclamations have been issued each June by successive presidents.
About The Authentic Caribbean Foundation
The Authentic Caribbean Foundation (ACF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, based in Boston, geared towards transforming the lives of Caribbean children impacted by disabilities and HIV/AIDS and assisting caregivers and institutions.
The Authentic Caribbean Foundation was established in November 2012 and seeks to eliminate poverty through the development of community tourism and other self-sustaining opportunities in the disability and HIV/IDSAIDS affected communities. Its mission and long-term goals are providing education, training and health services to children and adults with disabilities and HIV/AIDS within the Diaspora and the Caribbean and to bolster HIV/AIDS research.
Photo Credit: Andrew Sharpe
