MONTEGO BAY, August 1, 2024 - As the sun rises on August 1, 2024, casting its golden rays across the Caribbean, we mark a momentous milestone: 190 years since the Emancipation Proclamation heralded the end of slavery in the British Commonwealth. Yet, as the Statesman in Residence at the P.J. Patterson Institute for African Caribbean Advocacy reflects, our journey towards true freedom remains unfinished, a tapestry still being woven with threads of hope, resilience, and unwavering determination.