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Hudson County Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy celebrated National Caribbean American Heritage Month today with a flag raising outside the Brennan Court House on Newark Street. Also attending the ceremony were members…
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Hudson County Executive Craig Guy celebrated National Caribbean American Heritage Month today with a flag raising outside the Brennan Court House on Newark Street. Also attending the ceremony were members of the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Director of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development Gina Hulings, Congressman Rob Menendez and Ambassador Cheryl DB Murphy, Founder and CEO of the Jersey City Caribbean American Cultural Foundation and JC Carnival.
The event featured ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ the National Black Anthem written by James Weldon Johnson, and ‘Celebrating CARICOM’ written by Michele Henderson.
County Executive Guy stated, “During the month of June, Hudson County is proud to celebrate Caribbean diaspora communities by raising the Caribbean American Heritage flag. These flag raisings are just one of the many ways we recognize and honor the diversity that enriches our County. Congratulations to the Jersey City Caribbean American Cultural Foundation and Founder Cheryl DB Murphy for dedicating 30 years to building community and connecting Hudson County residents to their cultural roots.”
During the ceremony, Congressman Menendez added, “I’m proud to join County Executive Guy and the Jersey City Caribbean American Cultural Foundation to commemorate National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Our diaspora communities are integral to the strength of our country, and I am dedicated to continuing to advocate for their needs and addressing their concerns throughout the 8th District and the nation.”
“This year, we celebrate 30 years of the Jersey City Caribbean American Cultural Foundation (JCCACF) – a momentous anniversary that recognizes and celebrates our dedication to sustaining the diverse traditions and histories of Caribbean Americans throughout Hudson County,” said Ambassador Murphy.
Numerous citations were presented to the following honorees:
Dr. Claire Nelson, ICS-NCAHM Founder & CEO; Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs; The Positive Community; Sylvester Suarez, Guinness Import Peerless Beverage Community; Something Positive; Golden Krust Restaurant, Jersey City; DB Gems Consulting; Tyrone Chablis Productions, Carnival Meets Fashion; CCB International, Cynthia’s Caribbean Bakery; West Indian American Day Carnival Association; Mauby Media, Los Andulleros de Santiago USA, Jersey City Puerto Rican Heritage Parade; Kaisokah Moko Jumbies USA, Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute; World Ah Jab USA; Ken U Print; Alecia Reid, CBS Journalist; and the Jersey City Caribbean American Cultural Foundation Anniversary Committee.
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