Happy
Emancipation Day!
EMANCIPATION was the most important break in the chain of bondage; the first step towards many other great things in Guyana, including the move towards the goal of nation building. Freedom Day marks the anniversary of that very first Emancipation Day, August 1, 1834 when the heinous system of slavery was outlawed in the British West Indian colonies. Emancipation is a celebration for all Guyanese, but even more so for our African brothers and sisters as their foreparents fought for freedom 250 years ago in the Berbice Revolt led by Kofi; 190 years ago in the Demerara Revolt inspired by Kwamina; 179 years ago in the Essequibo Revolt led by Damon; and in so many other places at many other periods in our history.