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Ms. Yolanda Lezama-Clarke |
New York - Recently the US government passed a bill declaring the month of June as National Caribbean Heritage Month. As part of that acknowledgement, the West Indian American
Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) operating out of New York presented a production "A Celebration of Steelpan, Costumes & Calypso,"
a Tribute to Caribbean-American Heritage Month. WIADCA is currently the promoter and producer of North America's largest carnival event - the West Indian Labour Day Carnival/Parade which attracts over 3.5 million people annually.
On hand to address the audience was the president of WIADCA,
Ms. Yolanda Lezama-Clarke, who spoke eloquently about the goals, desires, and accomplishments of Caribbean-Americans.
Also president were Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes and
other politicians.
The celebratory tribute, held in downtown Brooklyn
at Borough Hall, attracted hundreds of curious onlookers who took
advantage of the free show, along with the great weather. Featured performing artists included current panorama champions Pantonic Steel Orchestra,
the Omalay Dancers, Impack 2 Band and costumed revelers. This event was part of a series of high profile productions
held this month in New York highlighting the artistic, cultural, political and educational contributions of people of Caribbean decent to the US.
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