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Bowie Diversity Committee presents Caribbean American Heritage Month report
Summary
The City of Bowie's Diversity Committee presented its 2025 Caribbean American Heritage Month report, highlighting cultural contributions and local leaders and encouraging residents to attend community events such as the Caribbean Heritage Festival in Bladensburg.
Kevin Lopez Cruz, representing the City of Bowie Diversity Committee, presented the council with the committee’s 2025 Caribbean American Heritage Month report, noting the month’s federal recognition and the impact of Caribbean Americans in the region.
Lopez Cruz highlighted notable figures and local leaders, including Dr. Jonelle Samuel, an OB‑GYN at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, and Dr. Cora Bramble, a former chief medical officer at Children’s National Hospital. He also referenced Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and community organizer Samantha Howard for their public service contributions.
Lopez Cruz encouraged residents to participate in local events, including the Caribbean Heritage Festival in Bladensburg hosted by the Prince George’s County Caribbean Council. The presentation emphasized cultural contributions in arts, medicine, education and public service and thanked council members for supporting community recognition efforts.
