What does Emancipation mean to you, Jamaicans?

Question

To me, it means being myself and allowing people to think what they want to think. It means living life and living people because they are worth it!

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Answer 1

My Jamacian born guy friend said freedom to burn trees....I say freedom from Hallie Salassi conflicts...........BLESSINGS YAHOO

Answer 2

It means public holiday..............no work!!!

Answer 3

mi nuh know wha emancipation mean but emancipation day mean PUBLIC HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYBODY CAN JUS CHILLAX.

Answer 4

1: to free from restraint, control, or the power of another; especially : to free from bondage

2: to release from paternal care and responsibility and make sui juris

3: to free from any controlling influence (as traditional mores or beliefs)