CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RECOGNIZES NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps

June 9, 2026 202-813-2793

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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RECOGNIZES NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Washington, D.C. - This June, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) reaffirms her commitment to the Caribbean American community in recognition of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Congresswoman Plaskett serves as a co-lead on H. Res. 547 alongside Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Congressman André Carson. The resolution recognizes the enduring contributions of Caribbean Americans to the history, culture, and progress of the United States.

"Throughout our history, Caribbean Americans have served our country and contributed to the culture of the United States through the arts, science, education, business, sports, military, and government," said Congressman André Carson (IN-07). "I was proud to join my colleagues in introducing a resolution to highlight the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month and honor the invaluable influence Caribbean Americans have had in the United States."

"In observance of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate our diversity, honor our legacy, and strengthen our unity. Above all, this month recognizes the resilience, contributions, and extraordinary achievements of Caribbean Americans across generations," said Rep. Clarke. "As a proud woman of Jamaican descent, I am honored to represent those who came to the United States in pursuit of opportunity, as well as their descendants who continue to build upon their sacrifices while preserving the rich cultural values that shape the American story. That is why I am proud to co-sponsor the National Caribbean American Heritage Month Resolution with my colleagues in Congress."

"Caribbean Americans have shaped this nation in ways that are too often overlooked," said Congresswoman Plaskett. "From Alexander Hamilton, Malcolm X to Colin Powell and Sonia Sotomayor, from the arts to the military, Caribbean Americans have been woven into the very fabric of what makes this country great. As a proud Virgin Islander serving in Congress, I am honored to stand alongside my colleagues in formally recognizing this legacy."

The resolution highlights that more than 13 million people in the United States were born in or have ancestry from the Caribbean and acknowledges the Caribbean diaspora's centuries-long contributions across every sector of American life - including business, science, education, government, and the armed forces. It also recognizes the cultural richness Caribbean Americans bring to communities across all 50 states through music, food, art, and tradition.

"The Virgin Islands is America's sovereign soil in the Caribbean, our people have always understood the strength that comes from this shared heritage," Congresswoman Plaskett continued. "As Virgin Islanders living in the heart of the Caribbean, we know that this resolution is a reminder that our diversity is not a footnote - it is a foundation."

The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and has garnered support from Members across the country.

The following Members of Congress have cosponsored this resolution: Reps. Beatty, Bell, Cherfilus-McCormick, D. Davis, Figures, Frost, Goldman, Hernandez, Holmes Norton, Horsford, J. Jackson, H. Johnson, McBride, McIver, Mfume, Pou, D. Scott, Simon, Soto, Tlaib, B. Thompson, Torres, Velázquez, Waston Coleman, Wasserman Schultz, N. Williams, F. Wilson

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