Caribbean Heritage Month In Brooklyn: Film Screenings, Music And More

PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN — The world's second-largest community of Caribbean-Americans — and their neighbors — will have no shortage of ways to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month this month.

Prospect Park and Caribbean organizations in Brooklyn have put together a line up of film, live music, dance, wellness and more to celebrate the heritage month, which begins June 1.

All participating artists in the events have roots in Little Caribbean NYC, known as the "largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-LatinX community outside of the West Indies." They each hail from Trinidad, Jamaica, Haiti and elsewhere.

The events are put on with the help of the Prospect Park Alliance, I AM caribBEING , JOUVAYFEST COLLECTIVE and BUSH WO/MAN Conversations Project.

Here's a look at what to expect, courtesy of the Alliance:

I AM caribBEING Prospect Park: Rockers + Dre Island | Sunday, June 5, 2022
Location: Prospect Park Boathouse
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance and I AM caribBEING kick off Caribbean-American Heritage Month with the cult classic film, Rockers. Prior to the film, the multi-talented singer, keyboardist and producer Dre Island, hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, will join the celebration for a very special performance.

I AM caribBEING Prospect Park: Lean Strong Fast | Sunday, June 12, 2022
Location: Prospect Park Boathouse
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Join I AM caribBEING and Prospect Park Alliance to improve your fitness and wellness regimens with the Little Caribbean-based performance team, Lean Strong Fast. Attendees will be guided through the park on either a beginner or intermediate level hike-walk based on their comfort level. Bring out your sneakers and come join us in the park!

Tribute to the Rhythm Workshop | Sunday, June 12, 2022
Location: Prospect Park Boathouse
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance, JOUVAYFEST COLLECTIVE and BUSH WO/MAN Conversations Project for a workshop in Prospect Park this June! This workshop gives tribute to The Rhythm Section, The Iron Men, and the other percussionists that create the dynamic rhythm section so essential to Steelpan and Calypso music. Participants will learn about the history and role of drummers through speakers and performances. All ages are invited to enjoy the workshop.

Juneteenth + One Love Little Caribbean Day | Sunday, June 19, 2022
Location: Prospect Park Boathouse
Time: 4-9pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance and I AM caribBEING for Juneteenth, with live performance by Grammy-Award winning Angela Hunte backed by Da Jerry Wonda Band, peer-to-peer gaming powered by Fun With Friends, DJ sets by Gab Soul + Khalil and Little Caribbean artisan vendors.

I AM caribBEING Prospect Park: Brukwine | Sunday, June 26, 2022
Location: Prospect Park Boathouse
Time: 2pm-2:45pm
Are you ready to wukkup and juk? Join Prospect Park Alliance, I AM caribBEING and BRUKWINE for a high energy workout routine. This Caribbean inspired dance workout is sure to get your heart rate up, hips moving and thighs burning!