Lest We Forget

The Fight for the Emancipation Day Holiday in Jamaica


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Content Warning: this episode contains mention of slavery


On August 1st, 1838, Jamaica, alongside the rest of the countries in British West Indies, achieved emancipation and thus all enslaves Black people on the island, gained their freedom. Since then, it has been ongoing debate on the necessity of commemorating the end of one of the most brutal acts of mankind.


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