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2021 Caribbean Literary Conference (CARICON) - LIVE ONLINE!
Los Angeles, California – CARICON, the Caribbean Literary Conference featuring food, music and cultural programming from across the Caribbean region and the diaspora, makes its 2021 debut! CARICON 2021 -Rebirth will stream live over the internet over 3 days, Friday June 4, Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6, 2021.
As a literary conference, CARICON will bring together the most successful elements of Caribbean Literature and cultural heritage the first weekend of June each year. This event sets the stage for the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations in Southern California.
The program will include panel discussions, workshops, book launches, poetry readings, children’s programs as well as an array of literary vendors and musical performances. As a not-for-profit initiative designed to enrich the community, CARICON will be streamed online for free and our workshops will be accessible for a minimal fee.
CARICON is an innovative annual project conceived by Steve Russell (former Co-Director of Caribbean Literary Festival), and sponsored by the Los Angeles-based non-profit organization Jamaica Cultural Alliance. The conference is also sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board.
To learn more about CARICON or to be a sponsor for the 2023 conference, visit www.cari-con.org.
USC Opens Its Doors to Honor Caribbean Heritage Month With Caricon
The annual international literary event CARICON, in partnership with The FUNtastic Book Fair, hosted a three-day conference at the University of Southern California (USC) on June 2-4, to set the stage for the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Presented by the grassroots non-profit organization Jamaica Cultural Alliance, CARICON 2023 united global scholars, writers, and literary enthusiasts to explore the rich history and notable contributions of Caribbean literature and culture.
V. Steve Russell Of CARICON On Five Things You Need To Know To Successfully Run a Live Event
Define Your Event’s Purpose and Audience: Understanding the purpose of your event and identifying your target audience is essential. For example, at the Caribbean Literary Conference, we aim to celebrate Caribbean literature and engage readers and writers passionate about the region’s literary traditions. By focusing on this niche audience, we can curate a program that resonates with their interests and creates a memorable experience.
CARICON 2023- A Three Day Event in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month
(Los Angeles, CA)- CARICON, the annual international literary event partnered with the Funtastic Book Fair to host a three-day conference on the beautiful campus of the University of Southern California (USC) inside the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. This amazing event was held on June 2-4, 2023.
CARICON is presented by the grassroots non-profit organization, Jamaica Cultural Alliance. CARICON 2023 united global scholars, writers, and literary enthusiasts to explore the rich history and notable contributions of Caribbean literature and culture.
Caricon prepares to celebrate Caribbean culture in South LA
LOS ANGELES — June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and in honor of it, there will be a celebration of Caribbean literature called Caricon at USC and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Saturday and Sunday.
Founder Steve Russell said he wants to highlight the diversity within Caribbean culture.
CARICON 2023 TO BRING GLOBAL LEADERS TOGETHER AT 3-DAY EVENT, IN CELEBRATION...
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 23, 2023) – The annual international literary event CARICON, in partnership with The FUNtastic Book Fair, will host a three-day conference at the University of Southern California (USC) on June 2-4, setting the stage for the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Presented by the grassroots non-profit organization Jamaica Cultural Alliance, CARICON 2023 will unite global scholars, writers, and literary enthusiasts to explore the rich history and notable contributions of Caribbean literature and culture.
2021 Caribbean Literary Conference (CARICON) - LIVE ONLINE!
Los Angeles, California – CARICON, the Caribbean Literary Conference featuring food, music and cultural programming from across the Caribbean region and the diaspora, makes its 2021 debut! CARICON 2021 -Rebirth will stream live over the internet over 3 days, Friday June 4, Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6, 2021.
As a literary conference, CARICON will bring together the most successful elements of Caribbean Literature and cultural heritage the first weekend of June each year. This event sets the stage for the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations in Southern California.
The program will include panel discussions, workshops, book launches, poetry readings, children’s programs as well as an array of literary vendors and musical performances. As a not-for-profit initiative designed to enrich the community, CARICON will be streamed online for free and our workshops will be accessible for a minimal fee.
CARICON is an innovative annual project conceived by Steve Russell (former Co-Director of Caribbean Literary Festival), and sponsored by the Los Angeles-based non-profit organization Jamaica Cultural Alliance. The conference is also sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board.
To learn more about CARICON or to be a sponsor for the 2023 conference, visit www.cari-con.org.
