Emancipation Day 2025 in ST. THOMAS

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**In today’s Emancipation Day vlog, we commemorate one of the most powerful days in U.S. Virgin Islands history — July 3rd, 1848 — the date that marked the abolition of slavery in the US VIRGIN ISLANDS.** 🇻🇮✊🏾 Join me as we explore the significance of Emancipation Day through cultural events, historical reflections, and vivid storytelling. This vlog includes re-enactment scenes of the 1878 "Fireburn" slave rebellion and celebrates the strength, resilience, and pride of our ancestors. 📽️ *Some clips used in this video are included under the Fair Use Act for educational purposes.* These include segments from the powerful music video **"Stand Firm" by Pressure Busspipe**, which features dramatic re-creations of the Fireburn uprising. You can view the full original video here: 👉 [Stand Firm - Pressure Busspipe](https://youtu.be/b5WMHFss0vY?si=oUAXnxBxeEPgbooe) Let’s continue to honor our past, educate the next generation, and stand firm in preserving our culture and history. 🎥 Don’t forget to **like, share, and subscribe** for more cultural and historical vlogs from the Virgin Islands! #EmancipationDay #USVirginIslands #FireburnRebellion #StandFirm #PressureBusspipe #VICulture #mblydenvlogs #July3rd #CaribbeanHistory #StCroix #StThomas