FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

Board Members Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall and Dr. Wilbert ‘Tee’ Holloway, M-DCPS staff, students and other interested community members

Celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month

Thursday, June 30, 2011
11 a.m.

School Board Administration Building Auditorium
1450 N.E. 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33132

This year marks the sixth anniversary of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Board Members Dr. Bendross-Mindingall and Dr. Holloway are presenting this event to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.  The event will feature student performances, international singer Jenny Love and percussionist William Stewart.  A soul food buffet will be served following the program in recognition of National Soul Food Month. 

Seating is limited. Please call Greg King, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Bendross-Mindingall, at 305-995-2311 to confirm your attendance.