The Harvard Caribbean Club was founded in 1978 by a group of Caribbean students dedicated to creating a space at Harvard for students of Caribbean descent and those interested in the Caribbean to embrace Caribbean heritage, keeping the warmth of Caribbean culture alive and well in the cold city of Cambridge. As Caribbean immigrants left their homes in search of the prospect of a brighter future in
the United States, a growing number of first-generation Caribbean students began to attend Harvard, sharing the richness and beauty of their cultural background with the Harvard community. Today, the Caribbean community at Harvard is comprised of a diverse group of students and faculty, many of whom grew up in Caribbean households in the United States and throughout the world, as well as a handful who were born and raised in the Caribbean. Together, we aim to educate the Harvard community about Caribbean culture, its people, its struggles, and its triumphs. Through our programming, including discussions with Caribbean public figures, mixers, and our annual Jubilee celebration, the Harvard Caribbean Club enriches the Caribbean community at Harvard and throughout Greater Boston.
