On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement hosted their first Caribbean Festival at Jennings Landing in Albany. People from across the region came together for a beautiful day to celebrate Caribbean culture, its people, arts, and local businesses. There was an exquisite selection of delicious food and drinks, a diverse display of handcrafted goods by skillful artisans, and an extraordinary showcase of talented musicians. The festival was a wonderful celebration of the diversity and traditions of the Caribbean community. It was also a special opportunity for students from the HVCC Honors College to participate and connect with the community. Students enjoyed volunteering by helping with set up and serving as event greeters.
A special thanks to the event coordinator, Ms. Dawedo Sanon, for welcoming us and giving us the exciting opportunity to participate in the festivities! A special thanks also goes to Dr. Catherine Willis, ECAR Coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at HVCC, for connecting us with Ms. Sanon!
The Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) organizes with immigrants and allies to collectively support, empower and defend diverse communities. They are a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to providing holistic services, education and engaging members in campaigns for systemic change.
For more information about CCSM, please visit their website.
For more information about the HVCC Honors College, please visit the website.
