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For the Cape Verdean-American, social identity can never be assumed and is
never given. Rather, the issue is continually being reformulated, sometimes at
critical personal cost.
“Between Race and Ethnicity: Cape Verdean Immigrants, 1860-1965"
-A Book by Marilyn Halter-
never given. Rather, the issue is continually being reformulated, sometimes at
critical personal cost.
“Between Race and Ethnicity: Cape Verdean Immigrants, 1860-1965"
-A Book by Marilyn Halter-
ABOUT THE FILM
Proud To Be Cape Verdean: A Look At Cape Verdeans in the Golden State is a documentary that
will capture the essence of a unique Californian, the Cape Verdean, whose distinct classification of
African and European roots will be highlighted through an insightful look at individuals and
organizations and their desire to maintain their unique cultural identity. It’ll show how turn-of-the-
century settlers paved the way for many more Cape Verdeans looking to make California their
home. Today, The Cape Verdean Diaspora community spans the globe, yet is still heavily
concentrated in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California.
This one-hour documentary as narrated by Actor, Danny Glover will offer oral histories in
conjunction with interviews, photographs and re-enactments that will accurately depict the
transition of small family gatherings where Cape Verdeans shared their love of their cuisine and
music grew, inspired and eventually shaped the formation of four non-profit Cape Verdean
organizations dedicated to sustaining the legacy of their racially and linguistically rich culture while
maintaining a strong connection to their East Coast ties as well as their home country of Cape
Verde. The four California Cape Verdean non-profit organizations are: The Cape Verdeans of
Southern California (CVSC, Los Angeles), Capitol Cabo Verde Association of West Sacramento
(CCVA), Cape Verdean West Association of the Oakland/Bay Area (CVWA) and Sociadade
Caboverdianos de Norte de California also of West Sacramento (SCNC) With these organization's
full cooperation and endorsement the program will include the history of Cape Verdeans in
California and their contribution to its diverse landscape.
Proud To Be Cape Verdean Trailer |