Barbara Lee Applauds Presidential Action on Caribbean American Heritage Month
(Washington, DC) – In response to news from the President that he will formally issue a proclamation on Monday, June 5th, naming June Caribbean-American Heritage month, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), author of legislation approved by both houses of Congress urging the President to make June Caribbean-American Heritage Month, issued the following statement:
“I am so pleased that the President agreed to officially declare June national Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The work that started when I first introduced this legislation in the 108th Congress is finally paying off with the tribute that the Caribbean-American community deserves.
"For two years, this legislation has enjoyed strong bipartisan and bicameral support and this action is the result of a tremendous effort. I hope that communities across the country will join together in celebrating the invaluable contributions Caribbean-Americans have made to this nation since its inception and to celebrate this nation’s great diversity by planning and participating in celebrations of the inaugural national Caribbean-American Heritage Month.”
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