June 8, 2026

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San Diego, CA — Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) joins communities across the nation in celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month, honoring the millions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants whose contributions have helped shape the economic, cultural, political, and social fabric of the United States.

Caribbean immigrants represent one of the fastest-growing immigrant populations in the country. According to the Migration Policy Institute, the Caribbean immigrant population in the United States has grown by more than 40 percent since 2010, with millions of individuals contributing to America’s workforce, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, public service, and innovation. Haitians and Jamaicans remain among the largest Caribbean immigrant communities in the nation.

From our nation’s founding father Alexander Hamilton and Chicago’s founder Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable to trailblazers such as Shirley Chisholm, Malcom X, Colin Powell, Cecily Tyson, Wes Moore, the Governor of Maryland, and countless educators, healthcare professionals, small business owners, and public servants, Caribbean Americans have made an indelible mark on the American story. 

“Caribbean immigrants embody resilience, excellence, and an unwavering belief in the promise of America,” said Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance. “This month, we celebrate not only our heritage and culture, but also the generations of people of Caribbean descent whose contributions have strengthened our economy, enriched our communities, and expanded the possibilities of what our nation can achieve. Their story is an American story.”

As an organization dedicated to advancing the rights and dignity of Black immigrants and underserved communities, Haitian Bridge Alliance recognizes the profound role Caribbean immigrants continue to play in building a more prosperous, inclusive, and dynamic United States. HBA will continue to advocate for all immigrants from the Caribbean.

During Caribbean American Heritage Month, HBA encourages Americans of all backgrounds to learn more about the history, achievements, and cultural contributions of Caribbean communities and to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to welcoming those who contribute so much to its success. Diversity remains one of America’s greatest strengths. 

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ABOUT HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE

Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA), also known as “The Bridge”, is a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies, foreign policy, and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal, and social services, with a particular focus on Black migrants, the Haitian community, women and girls, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and survivors of torture and other human rights abuses. HBA also seeks to elevate the issues unique to Black migrants and build solidarity and a collective movement toward policy change. Anpil men chay pa lou (“Many hands make the load light”).
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