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Get ready, DC!
The Mayor’s Office on Caribbean Community Affairs invites you to the 4th Annual Caribbean Cultural Concert — a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and community!
Join us as we honor the 20th Anniversary of Caribbean Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening filled with the rhythms, stories, and energy of the islands. From music and dance to powerful storytelling, this signature event showcases the richness of Caribbean heritage right here in DC.
Bring your friends, your family, and your island spirit!
⏰ Friday, June 26 | 4:00 PM
📍 Sycamore and Oak (1110 Oak Dr SE)
🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/caribbeanconcert2026 (link in bio) by @moccadc

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🕊️ Heartbroken by the passing of Director Talib Shakir.

More than a colleague, Talib was a friend. We had lots of laughter, love, and honest conversations about work and life. I will always remember his warmth, brilliance, and genuine commitment to serving others.

Grateful for his friendship and the moments we shared. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire MORCA and EOM team.

Rest in peace, my friend. 🕊️ by @moccadc

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✨Fiesta DC ‘26✨ taken in Washington D. C. by @moccadc

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Tonight, I joined colleagues for Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Council’s Congressional Black Caucus Washington Leadership Reception.

Enjoyed spending time with members of the community, along with Amber Jackson of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs and Heather Gibson of the Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs. It was a pleasure sharing the evening with so many familiar and new faces from across the District.

A wonderful evening highlighting leadership, partnership, and the spirit of Washington, DC during CBC Week. ❤️ taken in Washington D. C. by @moccadc

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This past weekend at Art All Night in Georgetown, I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth, Art Director at L’Enfant Gallery.

Today, I was pleased to continue that conversation by connecting Ruth with Aaron Myers, Executive Director of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

We had a thoughtful conversation about expanding opportunities for artists who have not always had access to traditional spaces in the art world—and how stronger connections can help open more doors.

Because every artist deserves the opportunity to be seen and supported. 🎨 taken in DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities by @moccadc

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Kicking off the new school year by Clapping Back our students on their first day at Duke Ellington School of the Arts! 📚🎭

It was wonderful welcoming students alongside Principal Sandi M. Logan, D.C. State Board of Education President and At-Large Representative Dr. Jacque Patterson, and proud Ellington parents.

Wishing all of our students across the District a successful, inspiring, and joyful school year! 💚

#BackToSchoolDC #DCEducation #DukeEllington #DCIsOpen #MOCCA taken in Duke Ellington School of the Arts by @moccadc

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🇯🇲🎬 An evening celebrating Jamaican storytelling on the big screen!

It was a pleasure attending the special U.S. screening of Stew Peas, written, directed and produced by award-winning Jamaican filmmaker Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly.

There is something powerful about seeing authentic Jamaican and Caribbean stories, talent and culture represented on screen—and watching those stories continue to reach audiences beyond our shores.

Congratulations to Sosiessia and the talented cast, including Kerry-Ann “Chiney K” Collins, Tarique Barrett, Shak-Quera South, Shernet Swearine, Nestor Aaron Absera, Kimberlee Dobson, Hilary Nicholson and Marlon Walker, and to the entire team behind the film. Especially Lisa Alexander, who was instrumental in bringing the film to the DC Metropolitan area.

Proud to celebrate and support Caribbean creatives who are telling our stories and expanding the presence of Jamaican cinema on the global stage. 🇯🇲🌎🎥

#StewPeas #JamaicanFilm #JamaicanCinema #CaribbeanFilm #CaribbeanCreatives CaribbeanStories Jamaica Film SupportCaribbeanFilm by @moccadc

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To continue our celebration of Black Business Month, the Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs is proud to recognize Sapodilla’s Authentic Caribbean Cuisine, a Black-owned business bringing the flavors of the Caribbean to the Great Ward 8.

Director Snider of the Mayors Office on Caribbean Community Affairs spoke with founder Samantha Abrams to hear the story behind Sapodilla’s, and what it means to build and grow a business in Historic Anacostia.

Inspired by her Guyanese heritage, Sapodilla’s has been serving authentic Caribbean cuisine since 2007. Today, its Ward 8 location continues that legacy while contributing to the growth and vitality of the Anacostia community.

Visit Sapodilla’s at 1215 Marion Barry Avenue SE. by @moccadc

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Leadership is not only about the work happening inside your own office. It is also about building relationships across government, understanding how the pieces connect, and using those relationships to better serve people.

I’m proud to serve Washington, DC as Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office on Caribbean Community Affairs and grateful for colleagues across District government who share a commitment to our residents—including Aly Kaba, Director of the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, and Charlotte Woodard of the DC Department of Public Works.

Looking forward to joining Director Kaba and the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs for the upcoming DC Unity Soccer Cup and seeing members of our Caribbean community come together with communities from across the District for a day of soccer, culture, and community.

⚽ Join us Saturday, August 29, 11 AM–3 PM at RFK Campus. Register: s.dc.gov/unitycup2026

Different portfolios. One city. A shared commitment to service.

#WashingtonDC #CaribbeanDC #Leadership #PublicService #DCUnityCup taken in Washington D. C. by @moccadc

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Today, MOCCA proudly honored DC-based leaders who have championed the preservation and education of steelpan music, helping keep this vibrant Caribbean tradition thriving for generations to come.
As part of the celebration, Director Snider presented a proclamation from Mayor Muriel Bowser to Keith Preddie, the only surviving member of the original Trinidad Steelband formed at Howard University in 1957, recognizing his lifelong commitment to cultural preservation, mentorship, and community.
The community also enjoyed beautiful steelpan performances and came together to celebrate the rich cultural legacy and contributions of Caribbean Washingtonians. taken in Ben's Chili Bowl by @moccadc

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Happy World Steelpan Day!
From live steelpan music to community connections, we celebrated the culture and heritage of Caribbean Washingtonians at Ben’s Chili Bowl.
Director Snider also presented a proclamation from Mayor Muriel Bowser to Keith Preddie, the only surviving member of the original Trinidad Steelband, formed at Howard University in 1957, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to cultural preservation and community service.
Thanks for celebrating with us! taken in Ben's Chili Bowl by @moccadc

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Please join me in wishing MOCCAs first fellow, Mr. Santiago Duran (Washingtonian of Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Mexican heritage) a sincere congratulations for not only completing the Executive Office of the Mayor District Leadership Academy, but also being selected to present his vision of a self sufficient Senior community. A community dedicated to the needs of our most vulnerable Senior citizen population.

Mr. Santiago is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Howard University.

I wish him the very best on his schooling, career, and future endeavors. taken in John A. Wilson Building by @moccadc

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