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The 19th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) Gala pay homage to an eclectic collection of individuals who have excelled as writers, musicians, advocates and athletes. The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) presented eight individuals with CARAH Awards on Friday, November 16, 2012. The Caribbean American Heritage Awards recognizes individuals of Caribbean descent who have made extraordinary contributions and accomplishments in their field of expertise. This year's CARAH Awards gala celebrates the beauty of the steel pan, the power of the pen, global penchant for soccer and community advocacy. This year's honorees include: Dean Garfield, president and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council, a powerhouse of advocacy and influence for the IT community; Shaka Hislop, former soccer player and ESPN analyst on Soccernet Press; Constance White, Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine; Monty Alexander, renowned jazz musician whose musical career has spanned decades and included collaborations with Quincy Jones, Ray Brown and Natalie Cole on her tribute album "Unforgettable"; Robert Greenidge, noted panist earning recognition for his skillful art on the steel drums with performance alongside Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefers Band, John Lennon and Ringo Star of the Beatles, and Andy Ingraham, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers, Inc. As the head of the national advocacy group ...