During the month of June we celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month

Since 2010, RWIFO and RJO have partnered with the City of Rochester during the month of June to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month (CAHM). The CAHM activities are focused on the recognition of Caribbean culture and contributions.

• June 1 to 30 Caribbean Arts Display, At the City Hall Link Gallery Mon. to Fri. 9am - 5pm
• Monday, June 2 - Opening Press Conference & Flag Raising, City Hall Atrium 9:30am - 10:30am
• Saturday, June 7 - Sip & Chat Wine Tasting, Red White & Brew 4pm - 7pm
• Friday, June 13 - We Limin', Livie's Jamaican Resturant 4pm - 7pm
• Saturday, June 14 - Walk, Run, Ride and Breakfast, The Port of Rochester 6:30am
• Saturday, June 14 - Support iGNiTe Reggea Band, ONehDa Vineyard & Winery, 5pm – 9pm
• Wednesday, June 18 -  Congressman Joe Morelle Caribbean American Recognition
• Friday, June 20 - Caribbean Link Up, Side Bar 6pm - 9pm
• Saturday, June 21 - RJO/Henry Issac Golf Tournament, Morgan's Crossing 10:30am
• Sunday, June 22 - Film Screening: Fire in Babylon, Davinci of Greece 4pm - 7pm
• Friday, June 27 - Monroe County Caribbean American Hertigae Month celebration.
• Friday, June 27 - Closing Celebration, Austin Steward Plaza, 5:30pm - 8pm
• Saturday, June 28 - The Creole Connection, BONGA-LO: African Haitian Cuisine, 5pm-7pm
• Sunday, June 29 - Caribbean Church Service, Higher Ground Church, 11am - 2pm

See flyer for more information

About National Caribbean American Heritage Month:

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month is celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States in June to honor the achievements and contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in government, sports, education, medicine, entertainment, and the arts. Events are held throughout the month celebrating and educating the public about Caribbean-American history and culture.

The heritage month was first officially observed in 2006, after being unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives on June 27, 2005 in 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. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 14, 2006, which was introduced by Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. On June 5, 2006, George W. Bush issued a presidential proclamation declaring that June be annually recognized as National Caribbean American Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of Caribbean Americans (both naturalized and US citizens by birth) in the United States. Since the declaration, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Proclamation 8028 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2006

Proclamation 8153 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2007

Proclamation 8262 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2008

Proclamation 8390 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2009

Proclamation 8530 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2010

Proclamation 8686 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2011

Proclamation 8835 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2012

Proclamation 8990 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2013

Proclamation 9137 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2014

Proclamation 9291 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2015

Proclamation 9458 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016

Proclamation 9620 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2017

Proclamation 9760 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2018

Proclamation 9899 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2019

Proclamation 10046 – Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2020

Proclamation 10223—National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2021

Proclamation 10410—National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2022

Proclamation 10591—National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2023

Proclamation 10768—National Caribbean American Heritage Month, 2024