The annual celebration, which is in its 10th year at the church, highlights a different Caribbean island each year with music, singing, dancing, and historical information.
Last year more than 500 guests attended the celebration focused on Barbados.
Carvell Bennett, a church deacon whose mother is from Cuba, says the people of Cuba are still suffering from injustice, inequality and lack of jobs, and the theme of the celebration is aptly titled "The Struggle Continues."
There will be an information fest from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. that will highlight immigration issues for DeKalb residents. An immigration attorney will lead the question and answer session that will inform residents about changes in U.S. immigration laws.
Rosemary Glaude, who is coordinating the Info Fest, said there will also be information on HIV and AIDS.
From 7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m., a cultural showcase will feature performances from spoken word artists, dancers, singers and musicians.
The Rev. Martin Espinosa, a minister from Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, will be the guest speaker for the Aug. 21 Caribbean worship services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 11 a.m. service will be followed by a Caribbean brunch.
First Afrikan Presbyterian Church is at 5197 Salem Road in Lithonia. For more information, call 770-981-2601.









