The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Division of Cultural Education invites educators, schools, and organizations across the territory to participate in the annual celebration of David Hamilton Jackson—a champion of workers’ rights, free speech, and social justice. The David Hamilton Jackson and All Ah We Project will be held from Nov. 2 to 16, 2024, at the Cane Roots Art Gallery in Christiansted, offering students a platform to creatively address issues of fairness, equity, and workers’ rights, both past and present.
Born in 1884 on St. Croix, Jackson co-founded the St. Croix Labor Union in 1913, advocating for laborers’ rights, and launched The Herald in 1915, the first free press for people of color in the territory. His work played a pivotal role in securing labor rights and confronting colonial powers, leaving a legacy of social justice that still inspires movements today.
Educators and schools are encouraged to integrate the project into their lessons by guiding students through creative submissions—whether visual art, essays, poetry, or digital media—that reflect David Hamilton Jackson’s contributions to social justice.
Submission Information:
- Deadline for Submissions: Oct. 25
- Additional resources can be accessed here.
- Submission Format: Digital copies of artwork, essays, or other media should be submitted in high resolution for possible display. For more details, including project guidelines and helpful resources, visit the official project page or contact the Division of Cultural Education at 340-555-1234 or email culturaleducation@doe.vi.gov.
