During their heritage month, the Garifuna people—who originate from the Caribbean and planted roots in New York City nearly a century ago—host a series of educational and community-building events in the Bronx, including pop-up shops and beauty pageants.
, which claimed the lives of 87 people, including many members of the Garifuna community – Garifunas in the Bronx united to bolster their presence.
Through his own research, Ávila estimates that some 250,000 Garifuna live in New York City. Of that figure, roughly 100,000 Garifuna live in the Bronx, according to estimates from the Bronx borough president’s office.In the decades since the Happy Land Fire, Ávila has sought to increase the visibility of Garifuna within New York City.
Given their racial origins, Garifunas were lumped in with Native Americans and Alaskan Natives in past census counts. But this resulted in an undercount of the population. For organizers, Casa Yurumein’s purpose looks to reinforce the Garifuna culture, particularly among younger Garifunas. Mirtha Colon, Casa Yurumein’s president, said the space is essential for youth to “feel free to verbalize their feelings and needs.”
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