Caribbean American Heritage Month Will Be Highlighted in West Hartford Library Program
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‘The Migration and Contributions of Caribbean People in Connecticut’ will be the topic of a program at the Noah Webster branch of the West Hartford Public Library on June 24.
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Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation by local educator, activist, and community organizer Leslie Perry. This presentation will shine a light on the history of Connecticut’s Caribbean community and their countless contributions to the state.
At an early age, Perry was committed to serve. While living in Mamaroneck, NY, he became active in the NAACP Youth Group and participated in fighting against discrimination in housing and other civil rights activities. He attended Westchester Community College and transferred to the University of Hartford in 1966. Upon graduating in 1967 he was recruited by the University of Hartford and The Hartford Board of Education as a teacher during the revolt of the late 1960s.
Perry is a founder and Executive Director of Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival founded in 2006. The event pulls people together and promotes cultural diversity in art, music, food and dance of the English, French and Spanish Caribbean.
The event will take place at the Noah Webster Library meeting room, 20 South Main Street, on Tuesday, June 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. There is no charge but registration is required and more details can be found here. Free parking is available in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.
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