Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month

The New Britain community is, once again, joining the New Britain Social Club in celebration of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

A City Council resolution on the agenda of the upcoming Council meeting notes that, “locally the New Britain Social Club has promoted events in our community that have shared the rich Caribbean culture with residents.”

Saying that, “for centuries, Americans have been united with our Caribbean neighbors, not just by friendship, economic cooperation, and common values, but also through their rich cultural exports,” the Council resolution says that,

the City Of New Britain recognizes June 2021 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and encourages all residents to celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with appropriate celebrations.

“Caribbean-Americans have prospered in every sector of our society and enhanced our national character,” the resolution says, “while maintaining the multiethnic and multicultural traditions of their homelands.”

The resolution notes that Caribbean-Americans, “are doctors and lawyers, public servants and scientists, and athletes and service members. Their successes inspire individuals in the United States and abroad.”

The resolution, introduced by Ald. Wilfredo Pabon (R-1) and Ald. Iris Sanchez (D-3), is on the agenda of the June 9, 2021 Council meeting.