Due to its maritime location and historical connections to the Caribbean and the slave trade, Boston has been home to black West Indians (Caribbean) since early colonial America.
Caribbeans make up the largest share of Boston’s immigrant population, and represent the diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds that is reflected throughout Boston and the United States.
Boston will kick start the month of June with a virtual launch on June 3rds, along with a Flag Raising event with the raising of the Caricom Flag at Boston City Hall at the City Hall Plaza in Boston, MA on June 4, 2024. A proclamation from the Governor of Massachusetts and the Mayor of Boston will take place.
Caribbeans make up the largest share of Boston’s immigrant population, and represent the diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds that is reflected throughout Boston and the United States.
Boston will kick start the month of June with a virtual launch on June 3rds, along with a Flag Raising event with the raising of the Caricom Flag at Boston City Hall at the City Hall Plaza in Boston, MA on June 4, 2024. A proclamation from the Governor of Massachusetts and the Mayor of Boston will take place.
The Authentic Caribbean Foundation will stage the annual “CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL” to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. This festival will highlight our community, showcasing our local arts. music, food, culture, achievements, heritage and more as Caribbean American Diaspora Community in Massachusetts.
Interested in being apart of the event? Please reach out to us by contacting [email protected]
Interested in being apart of the event? Please reach out to us by contacting [email protected]