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Washington, D.C. – This month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joins the nation in celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month. 

 

“Caribbean-American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the many contributions this group of people have made and continue to make to our history and culture,” said Rep. Moore. “The list of those individuals who have made a positive difference through the political realm, the arts, business, sports, the military and many more categories is innumerable. Whether it’s the writings of Claude McKay, the political activism of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the prolific acting of Cicely Tyson, or the sweet sounds of the King of Calypso Harry Belafonte, people of Caribbean descent have truly enriched the heritage of the United States. Throughout the month of June, I encourage all Americans to celebrate and learn more about the rich history of Caribbean-Americans in the United States.”

 

Congresswoman Moore has been an advocate for Caribbean-American Month recognition for many years. In May 2005, she cosponsored H. Con. Res. 71, which recognized the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.  This resolution passed the House of Representatives that next month. On February 14, 2006, the resolution similarly passed the Senate, culminating a two-year, bipartisan and bicameral effort. Since the resolution’s passage, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month.  

 

Last year, Congresswoman Moore also became an original cosponsor of a resolution that would recognize the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. 

 

To learn more about Caribbean-American Heritage Month and how to get involved visit www.caribbeanamericanmonth.org. To read the presidential proclamation officially recognizing this month visit www.whitehouse.gov.  

 

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