Greetings Caribbean Massive and Caribbean Supporters,
We are still happily celebrating June as
Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM) and have been out and about doing a number of things (mostly Caribbean) as we show our colors and all the great things about our culture. First off (and this is not Caribbean-related), congratulations to my Goddess-Mother,
Akilah Karima on her Spiritual Ordination. It was such a pleasure to experience a celebration like that on last Saturday. Many thanks to all the performers and program contributors who made it such a memorable occasion.
Congratulations to
Finiana Joseph and the folks over there at the
Caribbean Professional Network on their 10th Anniversary. What a beautiful evening we had on Monday, June 10 sharing and experiencing various Caribbean cultures and delighting in each other's Caribbean vibes.
Michael Campbell was amazing as the evening's MC and had us in stitches. Catch Michael hosting the
Oliver Samuels play "Embassy Saga" on June 22 (flier below) at Highpoint High School in Beltsville, MD.
On Wednesday, June 12, I had the honor to moderate "Kingston On The Rise" -- the brainchild of
Dutty Bookman, a young Jamaican author and activist. Many thanks to all the folks who came out and rammed Busboys and Poets to the point where folks were sitting on stage with us. So sorry for those who were turned back...you know the saying, "the early bird catches the most worms," but do be on the lookout for Part 2. For more information on the Reggae Revival movement, and how YOU can do your part to help this movement go viral, email
dutty.bookman@gmail.com.
Do remember to keep your ears and eyes open for Upcoming Events and also consider liking us on
Facebook to get more information on some of the things going on in this and other areas.
As we get ready to celebrate Fathers on Sunday, I just wanted to say that I among one of the blessed ones who grew up with a father who was also a great parent. I love my Daddy and thank him for all the lessons he has taught me. I am very happy that he is still alive and very present in my life and I can call and visit with him when I feel like.
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there who are really making a positive difference in the lives of their children.