Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico

On march 22nd 1873 slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico. Slavery in Puerto Rico was recorded as early as the mid 1500's, the Borincans living on the Island at the time were initially made slaves to the Spainiards but due to the harsh treatment many of them died. Since Spain relied so much on slavery they decided to import slaves from Africa, thus starting the triangle trade. The original leaders of the abolitionist movement were Jose Julian Acosta, Francisco Mariano Quinones, Julio L. de Vizcarrondo
Ramon Emeterio Betances, and Segundo Ruiz belvis. Even though slavery was abolished in 1873 the law required slaves to work for their owners for 3 more years at which time they were freed and the slave owners were compensated. We are happy to celebrate with our Boriquas, Emancipation Day. Con mucho amor para todo mi gente God bless.