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Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition, Inc.
WHO ARE WE?
The Georgia Caribbean American Coalition, Inc. comprises representatives of Caribbean organizations and leaders in the metro Atlanta Caribbean community. The Coalition is also part of the Commemorative Committee for Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM) of the Institute of Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington, D.C.
This voluntary group is dedicated to serving the community by creating annual activities to acknowledge the service of Caribbean Americans to America; by helping to develop the cultural, educational, and economic interests of Caribbean American peoples; and to build bridges to the different communities in America.
MISSION
The Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization established in 2006. Its mission is to preserve and promote information about Caribbean American life, history and culture in the State of Georgia community.
VISION
Our vision is to be a leading Caribbean American heritage organization, with a strong network of local and national partners and institutions whose diverse and inclusive alliance will continue the Caribbean American legacy.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- To operate as part of the CAHM Commemorative Committee of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) based in Washington, D.C.
- To solicit the official recognition of Caribbean American Heritage Month in the State of Georgia
- To initiate programs in Georgia for the observation of Caribbean American Heritage Month.
- To foster, preserve and expand social, cultural and educational links between Caribbean nationals and other communities of America.
- To promote business relations between the Caribbean and America through seminars.
- To create a better understanding among the youth of both regions through their involvement with cultural and educational programs.
- To partner with Caribbean and other organizations to effect the Coalition's annual programs.
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PATRONS
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hon. Trade Represenative of Guyana, R. Neilson Wray
Kroger
ADVISORY BOARD
Allan Alberga, Esq., President of Atlanta Jamaican Association (Jamaica)
Lennison Alexander, former President of Atlanta Caribbean Association (Trinidad & Tobago)
Tony Alleyne, former President of Barbados Association (Barbados)
Andrea George, former President of Atlanta Caribbean Association (Antigua)
Hulbert James (Virgin Islands)
Ernie Jones, Senior Associate, Joe Tanner & Associates (Trinidad & Tobago)
Glenn Joseph, Executive Vice President of ICS (Trinidad & Tobago)
Norma Kendall-Hamlett, Atlanta-Port of Spain Sister Cities Committee (Trinidad & Tobago)
Claire A. Nelson, Ph.D., President of ICS (Jamaica)
Gerard Placide, Javan Music Productions, Inc. (Trinidad & Tobago)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Valrie Walker Sanders, M.A., J.D., President (GCAHC) & Special Events Director (ICS) (Jamaica/U.K.)
Dawn Simmons, LL.B., Vice President - Member of the Guyana Bar (Guyana)
Steve Julal, M.B.A., C.P.A., Treasurer (Jamaica)
Gerry Chasseau, Esq., Counsel (Dominica)
Trevor Pearson (Guyana)
Princess Beckford, Ph.D. (Jamaica)
Desmond Browne (Montserrat)
FitzRoy James (Trinidad & Tobago)
Ethelred Martin (Antigua)
Joycelyn Martin (St. Kitts)
Errol Soberanis (Belize) Jason Walker (Jamaica)
CONSULTANTS
Waheedah Ali, WRFG (U.S.A.)
David Constant, Office of the Mayor, City of Atlanta (Trinidad & Tobago)
R. Rukuumba Nedd (Trinidad & Tobago)
Sharon E. Robinson (U.S.A.)
Hertencer Sheppard (Jamaica)
Sarah Vaughn (Jamaica) |
