This happened in 1863, 2 years before June 19, 1865 when Texas abolished slavery.
Today is Keti Koti, or Emancipation Day in Suriname (and NL)
Today is Keti Koti, or Emancipation Day in Suriname (and NL)
Keti Koti means ‘the chains have been broken’, which refers to the abolition of slavery in the nation of Suriname, which is celebrated as a national holiday on July 1.
This happened in 1863, 2 years before June 19, 1865 when Texas abolished slavery.
This happened in 1863, 2 years before June 19, 1865 when Texas abolished slavery.
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Re: Today is Keti Koti, or Emancipation Day in Suriname (and
Didnt know that marco.