Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US, and it’s now a federal holiday. But Juneteenth isn’t the only holiday that recognizes the legal end of slavery in the Americas.

August 1st is Emancipation Day in many English-speaking countries across the Caribbean.

This hour, we talk about the history of slavery and emancipation in the West Indies.We want to hear from you. Are you a Connecticut resident of West Indian descent?

GUESTS:

• Sandra Taitt-Eaddy - family historian, certified teacher and independent historical researcher with a masters in Public History from Central Connecticut State University
• Fiona Vernal - Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at UConn
• Dexter Gabriel - Assistant Professor of History and Africana Studies at UConn

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