Virgin Islander Michael Thomas To Honor Civil Rights Icon Andrew Young, Other Caribbean Leaders At 'Captain of Industry Awards And Gala' In Atlanta

Native Virgin Islander Michael Thomas, founder and chairman of the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (C.A.C.A.F.), will be honoring civil rights icon and global humanitarian, Ambassador Andrew Young, Jr., and seven other Caribbean leaders at The Captains of Industry Awards and Gala on June 29 at the Four Seasons in Atlanta, GA, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. The Captains of Industry Awards & Gala celebrates grassroots organizations doing transformative work within the community to help Caribbean-Americans. "Their work is impressive, and their commitment is extraordinary. They are the guardians of our community and we want to make sure that they are honored for their efforts," said Mr. Thomas. The event is also a fundraiser to raise funds to support C.A.C.A.F.’s mission. The black-tie event will include a VIP reception hosted by event chairwoman, the Honorable Marva Jacobs, the consul of Guyana to the State of Georgia. The M.C. is Jamaican-born radio personali...