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In this celebratory and forward-looking episode of The Garifuna Experience in NYC Podcast, host José Francisco Ávila invites you to join the festivities as we honor Garifuna Heritage Month!

Beyond parades and cultural displays, this special observance is a profound opportunity for reflection, education, and collective action. It's a time when the Garifuna community, particularly here in New York City – the largest diaspora outside of Central America – comes together to affirm its identity and amplify its voice.

Join us as we explore:

• The true significance of Garifuna Heritage Month as a period for celebrating our rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring resilience.
• How these annual observances serve as vital platforms for cultural transmission, ensuring our language, music, dances, and traditions are passed down to future generations.
• The critical role of Garifuna Heritage Month in fostering community pride, solidarity, and advocating for the needs and aspirations of our people.
• U.S House of Representatives Resolution 288 to establish a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April
• How we leverage this heightened visibility to actively Shape a Vibrant Future, driving the Prosperity, Power, and Progress that is central to our mission.

This episode is a testament to the living, breathing legacy of Garifuna culture and how intentional celebration helps us build a stronger, more visible future. Tune in to feel the spirit of Garifuna Heritage Month and understand its profound impact!

Resources:

The Garifuna Experience in NYC

The Happy Land Memorial Walking Tour

Books by José Francisco Ávila

Pan-Garifuna Afro-Latino Power of Pride: My Quest for Racial, Ancestral, Ethnic and Cultural Identity

Garífuna Ancestry: The DNA Quest to Decipher the Garifuna Distant Past