This collection honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of Caribbean Americans. In 2006, following a bipartisan effort led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, President George W. Bush issued a proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean American Heritage Month. Explore books, media, and resources that celebrate the vibrant legacies and ongoing impact of Caribbean communities in the United States.
The origin of a country’s name can tell a lot about the country’s identity, culture, and history and it is even more interesting how the names of countries evolved over the years as these names were twisted, contorted, translated, and misconstrued. Lands were conquered, handed over, and repopulated.
Who are the Afro-Caribbeans? Afro-Caribbeans refer to individuals of African descent residing in the Caribbean, where a rich Creole culture emerged from the historical context of African slavery. Between 1518 and 1860, millions of Africans were forcibly brought to the Caribbean to work on sugar plantations, significantly shaping the demographic and cultural landscape of the region. Most Afro-Caribbean people live in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
For more see: Afro-Caribbeans by Michael H. Burchett
