LaVaughn Belle “The Alchemist”
For our very first Artist Corner, we are excited to be illuminating the work of local artist LaVaughn Belle in … Read More
Freedom Week!
Freedom Week Emancipation Events on Saint Croix, Saint Thomas, and Saint John Sunday, June 25 – Monday, July 3, 2023 … Read More
Commemorative Holy Mass
We honour the Celebration of Freedom! Join us for Commemorative Holy Mass remembering Rev. Father Timothy A. O’Ryan & Marie … Read More
VIYA Phone Book Announcement
Unveiling of the VIYA Phone Book Emancipation Themed Edition.
Clear De Road
Marie Richards, St. Croix, 1957 This cariso expresses the hardships of slavery and remembers the events that led to the … Read More
Birthplace of Emancipation
Article Provided By Wayne James St. Croix: Birthplace of Emancipation in the United States of America The United States Virgin … Read More
Living Legends Nominations
On June 1, The U.S. Virgin Islands community will vote for 15 Livings Legends of Culture from St. Croix and … Read More
Keepers of the Flame
The Keepers of the Flame are honorary 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee members. Families are asked to submit information for biographies … Read More
Call to Artists
CALL TO ARTISTS “CLEAR DE ROAD: COUNTER ARCHIVES OF RESISTANCE” EXHIBITION GUIDELINES AND PROSPECTUS Eligibility: Open to all artists post-high … Read More
Call for Text
The Commemoration Committee for the 175th Anniversary of the 1848 Emancipation in the US Virgin Islands Announces its Call for … Read More
Call for Papers
The 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee is issuing a Call for Papers and Presentations from the Community around the theme: “Cracking … Read More
Call for Content
175TH Emancipation Celebration Subcommittee Issues Call for Content for Scholarly/Creative Publication Call For 150-Word Abstracts By Friday, May 12, 2023 … Read More
July 3rd Commemoration Announcement
175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee Chair Carol Burke, flanked by members, from left, Jelani Ritter, Barbara McIntosh and Terri Helenese, reveals … Read More
Freedom Week
June 25th – 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee Worship Service in Remembrance of Events and Activists of Freedom June 26th – … Read More
Your Voice Matters
175th Emancipation Cultural Committee Community Survey. Your input is critical to the planning and development of the 175th Emancipation celebration … Read More