On May 11, 1982, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially adopted Africa Day as an annual observance across its member nations. Though the African Union celebrates Africa Day on May 25, CARICOM\’s early recognition two weeks prior reflected the region’s deep cultural and ancestral ties to Africa. The celebration on this date involved educational programs, cultural displays, and political reflections on the diasporic identity of Caribbean peoples. It aimed to strengthen Pan-African unity and economic cooperation between the Caribbean and African nations. For countries like Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados, Africa Day on May 11 helped deepen awareness of Black internationalism and cultural pride.
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