Garifuna Coalition Awards to be presented at the Yellow White & Black 2010 Gunchei Gala

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New York – The Board of Directors of the Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. a, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization is pleased to announce the presentation of  the Garifuna Coalition Awards during its Annual Yellow White and Black Fundraising Gala, scheduled for Saturday November 20^th, 2010 at The Eastwood Manor located at 3371 Eastchester Rd Bronx, NY 10469.

The Garifuna Coalition Recognition Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in the areas of sustained service to the community, community development, education and preservation of the Garifuna Culture. In addition, we also recognize individuals who have contributed to the development of the Garifuna Community in New York City. Recipients are selected for their leadership, commitment, community involvement, work experience and dedication to the Garifuna cause. Their spirit and actions demonstrate a fundamental truth: that leaders working together can build a community and preserve a culture.   This year’s honorees are:

Assemblyman Michael Benjamin Assembly District 79

Garifuna Settlement Day Cultural Mass Association

 Teofilo Colon, Jr. - BEING GARIFUNA

Comunidad Garifuna Guatemalteca  (COMGARIGUA)

Council of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organizations, New York, Inc (COSAGO)

Asociación Unión Corozaleña (ASUNCOR)

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