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(Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education):
Caribbean Americans are one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States, and they account for over 3 million people, with an estimated 600,000 living in South Florida, according to Marjorie Stanbury, director of operations for Island SPACE museum at Westfield Broward Mall in Plantation.
Valery Guillaume, a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has lived in North Lauderdale for the majority of his life. His appreciation for his roots has followed him throughout his life food, music and even professionally as a videographer working with Caribbean artists and having Caribbean-style influences. “My roots have influenced me and made me who I am,” Guillaume said. “They’ve influenced so much in South Florida and this museum is an example for everybody on how to be expressive within your culture.”