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Bronx, New York – The Achievements and Contributions to the Garifuna Community by Women will be Recognized, Celebrated and Honored at The 2026 Barauda Awards in the Bronx.
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This Annual Celebration, a Fundraiser which includes Dinner, Music and the Formal Celebration, will take place on SUNDAY, November 1st 2026 at Grand Slam Banquet Hall in the Bronx.
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Billed as a Night to honor the Strength, Legacy and Leadership of the Garifuna Community, this Gala Event serves a vital role in validating and affirming the achievements of Women (mainly of Garifuna Heritage) who contribute to the Garifuna Community.
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Organized by Non-Profit Organization, Hondurans Against AIDS Inc (a.k.a Casa Yurumein), Local Organizations like Hometown Associations, Arts (Dance) Companies, etc are asked whether they have anyone they’d like to nominate for recognition and being honored.
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These organizations respond to the survey with people they’d like to see Honored and The Barauda Awards take place.
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The Barauda Awards are named after historical figure Barauda, the wife of Chief Joseph Chatoyer. Joseph Chatoyer had several wives as Polygamy was practiced in Garifuna Society in Saint Vincent Island at the time. However, we don’t know the names of his other wives.
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The Garifuna Women being honored and the Organizations nominating them include:
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Asuncor Corozal
Margarita Alvarez Guity
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Lumalali Limu Internacional Organización
Olga Fernandez Castro
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Grupo de Apoyo San Juan en NY
Alba Flores
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Garifuna Making Strides Against Cancer
Luan Johnson Alvarez
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Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater
Ivett Guerrero
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Central American Parade (Bronx)
Kimberly Bryan
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Sociedad Garifuna Basilica Nuestra Señora de La Merced
Mirtha D. Mena Rochez
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Organizacion dde San Antonio en New York
Candida Oliva
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Club Fedu Renovación Trujillana
Suyapa Marin
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Resilient Divas
Katy B. Lino Batiz
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Patronato de Tornabe en New York
Loida Flores
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Hijos de Livingston
Dolores Baltazar
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Casa Yurumein
Norma Ondina Blanco
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Comite’ de Apoyo Santa Rosa de Aguan
Giny Arriola Oliva
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Patronato de Sambo Creek en New York
Martha Lalin Guity
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Grupo de Apoyo de Travesia en New York
Sandra Rocha
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Artists scheduled to perform at The 2026 Barauda Awards include:
Felix Gamboa
Nino Arzu
Grupo Terenchana
Music by DJ Ritchie Guity
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Tickets are $70 in Advance.
$75 at the Door.
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Call (646) 374-6623 to buy Tickets for The 2026 Barauda Awards.
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The 2026 Barauda Awards will take place at:
Grand Slam Banquet Hall
478 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457