Stacey Plaskett Instagram – This week heralds Virgin Islands History Month – it is the beginning of a month-long celebration in the Virgin Islands of our history.
My presence in Congress is built upon the indomitable spirit of Virgin Islanders whose legacies are woven into the very fabric of our culture—marked by their bravery, visionary leadership, and profound sacrifices. Our history is one not just defined by the actions of a select few, but a legacy that elevates the collective greatness of all Virgin Islanders! Above all else, it is the story of our people, whose quest for self-determination has been a chronicle of epic feats.
Although, we still face hardships, such as our continued battle to attain the fundamental and constitutional rights denied by the Insular Cases—rights afforded to all Americans except those that live in US territories–we are in the era that will be the catalyst to spur on the next revolution.
To stop now, even for a moment, would be sacrilege to the countless sacrifices and bloodshed of our ancestors. We mustn’t take for granted the gifts that have given us through their bloodshed.
We must fight on for full equality, self-determination and our own liberation.
Blessed Virgin Islands History Month!
#VirginIslandsHistoryMonth #QuestforSelfDetermination | Posted on 06/Mar/2024 22:59:16
