Atlanta Jerk Fest 2024: A celebration of Caribbean culture and voter mobilization

Atlanta Jerk Fest 2024 took place at Lithonia Park on Sunday, Sept. 1. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceLITHONIA – During Labor Day weekend in metro Atlanta, Harris-Walz surrogates and thousands of festival attendees gathered at the annual Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival in Lithonia. One group was looking to mobilize a voter block that oftentimes is assumed to be a Democratic layup, while the other was there to eat, dance, and be merry.Metro Atlanta is a perfect example of how the United States actually looks. With nearly a half-million people, metro Atlanta’s voters represent demographics ranging from Asian-American to Hispanic-American to Caribbean American. DeKalb County, the fourth largest county in the state, might be the best example of that diversity.Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo said about the Caribbean voting block in Georgia and around the country, “We can’t leave any stone unturned. The Vice President isn’t running to make history, she’s running to make a difference.” Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceRhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo, U.S. Representative Stacey Plaskett (Virgin Islands), and Congresswoman Nikema Williams were on hand to speak to registered voters and potential voters about the importance of not only being informed, but being engaged this election...