Garifuna Americans or Black Carib Americans are

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who are descendants of free African people and

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of the

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that originated in the Caribbean island of

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. Garifuna Americans who’s ancestors were exiled from the Island, trace their roots to the

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countries of Honduras, Guatemala,

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, and

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. While those who’s ancestors remained in the island, trace their roots to

. The word refers to someone with full or partial Garifuna heritage who was born in the

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. They trace their ancestry to the Garifuna, who were descendents of

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(Island Carib), and Afro-Caribbean people living in Saint Vincent.

Cultural events

, Abrazo Garifuna in New York, an event celebrating the contributions of Garifuna Americans to

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is in its second year. Abrazo Garifuna in New York continues to be held annually as of 2014.

Notable people

* Teofilo Colon Jr. - Photographer *

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- musical artist * O.T Genasis – rapper *

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- Fotball Coach * Kosine - Music Producer

References

External links

Garifuna American Heritage Foundation United
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Cultural events

Notable people

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