American history Quote by Eliot Engel

I was always pretty interested in my history. Not just the history of the Caribbean, the history of my people, but all walks of…

— Viv Richards

In affluent communities, where each member is keenly aware of his or her place within the Byzantine order, attracting the right friends is a…

— Jamie Johnson

We celebrate the contribution of people who have come to this country to make it better.

— Boris Johnson

“World leaders, global icons, role models, celebrities, presidents, politicians, and other influential figures often avoid speaking about or involving themselves in issues that truly…

— De philosopher DJ Kyos

Every time you hear anyone talk about the Caribbean, whether it's Caribbeans themselves or people outside, there's always talk about women's bodies. Talk about…

— Junot Diaz

My favourite types of cuisine are Asian and Caribbean, and I love cooking new recipes for my family.

— Jourdan Dunn

I have a brother who's six years older than me and we only ever watched stuff that he wanted to watch - 'Lord of…

— Iman Vellani

“As human beings we’ve certainly suffered the loss of awe, the loss of sacredness, and the loss of the fact that we’re not here—…

— Derek Walcott

Through it all, this wild life on and off the road , through Jordanian deserts , Spanish islands, German prisons, Caribbean tax scams, halls…

— Eric Burdon

The Stroke Association has produced leaflets that set out clearly the health risks associated with stroke that African-Caribbean people face.

— Linford Christie

I want to give people a taste of the Caribbean, and show them the fun side of me.

— Rihanna

I think being born in America and growing up exclusively within the American boundaries of race and race oppression is a very different experience…

— Harry Belafonte