Caribbean American Heritage Month
June 2026 (event times shown in PST)
Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultural, historical, and socioeconomic contributions of Caribbean Americans to the United States. This posting gathers virtual and hybrid events alongside on-demand resources from several leading organizations throughout June 2026.
Caribbean Tourism Organization
The Caribbean Tourism Organization is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency, representing member countries and territories across the region. It promotes sustainable tourism and showcases the cultural richness of the Caribbean to a global audience.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Caribbean Week in New York 2026
A hybrid showcase of Caribbean culture, tourism, cuisine, and music under the 2026 theme One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences. The week features summits, cultural performances, and networking with tourism leaders and members of the Caribbean diaspora.
Time: Multi-day program; session times listed on the event site (PST)
Date(s): Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5, 2026
Location: InterContinental New York Times Square, New York, NY (in-person component)
Format: Hybrid
Platform: Hybrid — https://www.onecaribbean.org/caribbean-week-new-york/
PBS
PBS is a nonprofit American public broadcaster serving local member stations nationwide. Its programming spans documentary, cultural, and educational content, including genealogy and heritage series.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Finding Your Roots, Season 12 — Caribbean Roots
An episode of the acclaimed genealogy series hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., tracing the Caribbean ancestry of guests including Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo. Broadcast on local PBS stations with streaming via member-station platforms.
Time: Tuesday, 8:00 PM PST
Date(s): Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Virtual — https://www.kpbs.org/shows/finding-your-roots/
Institute of Caribbean Studies
The Institute of Caribbean Studies, founded in 1993 and based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the Caribbean American community through education, advocacy, and leadership. It originated National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Caribbean American Federal Legislative Engagement Week
A hybrid week of advocacy connecting Caribbean American community leaders and advocates with members of Congress on shared policy priorities. Participants take part in person in Washington, D.C., or virtually.
Time: Daily sessions; times listed on the event site (PST)
Date(s): Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11, 2026
Location: Washington, D.C. (in-person component)
Format: Hybrid
Platform: Hybrid — https://caribbeanamericanmonth.com/
National Women’s History Museum
The National Women’s History Museum is an online museum, founded in 1996, that researches and showcases the contributions of women to American history. It offers free digital exhibits, biographies, and educational resources.
On-Demand Resources
Caribbean American Women: History and Contributions
Type: Digital articles, biographies, and lesson plans
A free, on-demand collection highlighting the achievements of Caribbean American women across history, with biographies, timelines, and classroom resources.
Access: https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/caribbean-american-heritage-month
Digital Library of the Caribbean
The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) is a cooperative open-access digital library providing materials from and about the Caribbean. Hosted by partner institutions, it offers free access to digitized cultural and historical collections.
On-Demand Resources
Caribbean Digital Collections: Culture, History, and Archives
Type: Digital archive — newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, documents
A free, open-access archive of Caribbean newspapers, historical documents, photographs, and manuscripts supporting research and cultural exploration.
Access: https://www.dloc.com/
Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Podcasts & Audio
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience — https://www.carryonfriends.com/ · Long-running podcast hosted by Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown on Caribbean American culture, identity, wellness, career, and everyday life.
A Shot of Soca — https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR · Caribbean podcast exploring soca music, carnival traditions, and the global diaspora.
History of the Caribbeans — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-of-the-caribbeans-exploring/id1784118982 · Deep-dive episodes on Caribbean history and the Indigenous Taino and Maroon legacies of the islands.
Audible: Caribbean History Audiobook Collection — https://www.audible.com/topic/audiobooks-caribbean-history · Audiobooks on Caribbean and island-specific history and diaspora experiences (subscription).
Documentaries & Video Collections
Caribbean Studies in Video: The Banyan Archive — https://alexanderstreet.com/products/caribbean-studies-video-banyan-archive · Over 2,200 streaming videos of Caribbean music, dance, interviews, and documentary programming (institutional access).
PBS Documentaries (YouTube) — https://www.youtube.com/@PBSDocumentaries · Free streaming documentaries, including cultural and heritage films relevant to the Caribbean diaspora.
Online Learning & Education
edX: Latin American and Caribbean Studies — https://www.edx.org/learn/latin-america · University courses on Caribbean history, culture, politics, and migration; many free to audit.
FIU Online: Latin American and Caribbean Studies — https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/programs/online-undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-latin-american-and-caribbean-studies.php · Degree and individual course offerings specializing in Caribbean studies.
Coursera: History and Cultural Studies — https://www.coursera.org/ · Online courses on American history and cultural studies, many free to audit.
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org/ · Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call or text 988.