[MIRAMAR] – The City of Miramar invites the community to join in on a month-long celebration to honor Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM) which recognizes the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.
Dr. Claire Nelson Kicks Off CAHM
The City has various family-friendly events planned for residents to celebrate the City’s diversity. To kick off CAHM, City officials were joined at Miramar City Hall on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, by the CARICOM Consular Corps and other local leaders. Dr. Claire Nelson, Founding President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), who spearheaded the campaign to designate June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, also delivered a virtual message to those in attendance. Members of the media and residents were also treated to live entertainment and Caribbean food samples as details of the month’s activities were unveiled.
Miramar’s Diverse Caribbean Community
Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis stated, “June is a very exciting month in our country but particularly right here in Miramar where our residents are from so many different backgrounds across the Caribbean. We have a variety of free events planned throughout the month that the community can engage in to celebrate their heritage. The strength of our community truly rests in the diverse background of our residents and I look forward to us all safely celebrating together.”
Event Schedule
Free events planned to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage include:
- Maquettes: The Studies and Drawings of Basil Watson Art Exhibition presented by the Miramar Cultural Center and Hampton Art Lovers
June 1- August 15
Ansin Family Art Gallery at the Miramar Cultural Center|ArtsPark
- Ice-Cream Social for Vaccinated Miramar Residents- hosted by Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne
June 1-30, 2021, Mondays through Thursdays
Cleveland’s Old-Fashioned Ice-Cream (1st 300 vaccinated Miramar residents)
- I-Star Muzic Sound System Sunday in association with Commissioner Alexandra Davis Family Fun Day
June 13, 2021- 3pm-10pm
Miramar Regional Park
- GirlParent Seminar- Creating the Connection
Thursday, June 17, 2021- 6pm-8pm
With Dr. Cassandre Davis and Dr. Lavern Deer
Facebook.com/CityofMiramar/Live
- Free Yoga with a Caribbean Twist- Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam
Saturday, June 19, 2021- 10am-11am
Miramar City Hall Plaza
- Island-Hopping Experience hosted by Commissioner Maxwell Chambers
Saturday, June 19, 2021- 6pm-10pm
Shirley Branca Park
- Our Father’s Day Celebration hosted by Commissioner Maxwell Chambers
Sunday, June 20, 2021- 7pm-11pm
Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall
- Caribbean Heritage Awards Honoring Outstanding members of the Caribbean Community
Hosted by Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Miramar Commission Chambers
- The Caribbean Bar Association in collaboration with the Office of Mayor Wayne Messam
Honoring Caribbean Jurists
Saturday, June 25, 2021 (By invitation only)
Miramar Cultural Center
- Taste of the Caribbean
Hosted by Commissioner Alexandra Davis
Saturday, June 26, 2021- 6pm-10pm
Miramar City Hall Plaza
