Join the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) at JW Marriott (Washington, DC) on Friday, Nov. 16 for the 25th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH). CARAH is one of the most elegant evenings celebrating the accomplishments of Caribbean Americans!
Here is this year’s list of illustrious honorees and their Caribbean heritage:
Jerry Butler – Bahamas
Alyson Cambridge (Vanguard) – Guyana
Dr. Andre Cropper (Science & Technology) – Trinidad/Tobago
Tony Harris (Forerunner) – Guyana
Sherry Herbert (Corporate America Award) – St. Kitts/Nevis
Inner Circle Reggae Band (Luminary) – Jamaica
Jean Claude Legagneur (Arts) – Haiti
Karen Nelson Ph.D. (Healthcare) – Jamaica
Hon. Oliver Samuels O.D. (Lifetime Achievement Award) – Jamaica
Event Details
·Date and Time: Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
·Location: The JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC
·Attire: Black Tie Optional
Attendees: Business leaders, philanthropists, elected officials, and ambassadors will attend this celebratory evening of dinner, dancing, a silent auction and an after-hours dance party.
ICS Founder, Dr. Claire Nelson with Maxi Priest, CARAH 2015 Honoree
The Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards were instituted in 1994 by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in order to demonstrate the contributions that Caribbean immigrants make to the USA. Also honored from time to time are Friends of the Caribbean whose work contribute to the wellbeing and welfare of the Caribbean peoples. ICS’ Founder and President, Dr. Claire Nelson cites the CARAH Awards as part of the organization’s campaign to ensure that the conversation on the future of America and immigration includes a recognition of the indivisible historical linkages between the US and the Caribbean.
ABOUT Institute for Caribbean Studies (ICS)
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), founded in 1993, is a non-partisan, non-proft, 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to policy analysis, advocacy and education on issues that advance the interests of Caribbean Americans. ICS is the Campaign Chair and Lead Advocate for the Commemoration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. ICS has been cited in the US Congressional Record for its outstanding leadership by several Members of Congress including Congressman Charles Rangel, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Congressman Donald Payne, Chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus.
