MAY 22ND 1848

In Martinique, May 22nd is a public holiday.

On this date, lots of events are organised to commemorate the abolition of slavery.

Moreover, this date allows Martinicans to think about their roots. They can also think about their life conditions. They can realise that there is not by chance if they are free today but thanks to their ancestors, the "marrons". In fact, freedom was a big battle for them, the stronger slaves, the more persevering blacks. They fight themselves until die in order that their rights became  legaly.

So, May 22nd is and will always be a day of hapiness as well as a day of memories and recognitions about the blacks ancestors. It is thanks to them if blacks are not considerated like things or dogs but like human-beings.