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175th Emancipation Celebration Committee
(Chairwoman: Senator Carol Burke)

Cultural Affairs Committee
(Chair: Dr. Khnuma Simmonds/Co-Chair: Senator Myron Jackson)

On behalf of the 175th Emancipation Celebration Committee & the Cultural Affairs Sub-Committee, thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! Your input is critical to the planning and development of the 175th Emancipation celebration activities and we appreciate your contributions in advance. For more information, please visit our page at https://www.vi175.com/. All the best for the season! (*Survey closes on February 28th, 2023*)
1.Which island are you from?
2.Which best represents your age range?
3.In one phrase or less, when you think of the U.S. Virgin Islands 175th Emancipation, what comes to mind?
4.What areas would you like to see highlighted for the 175th Emancipation Commemoration?
5.If you could nominate a culture bearer to be honored for the 175th Commemoration, who would you nominate?
6.What is one cultural image that best represents emancipation in the U.S. V.I? 
7.Which community organization would you recommend for the planning of the 175th Emancipation Commemoration?
8.What is the single greatest concern and/or challenge that you foresee for the 175th Emancipation Commemoration?
9.If funding were to become available for local artists to develop art and programs for the 175th commemoration, what range would be appropriate in your opinion?
10.Optional: If you are interested in hosting an event for the 175th Commemoration, would like the committee to share your event, or would like to join our mailing list, please provide your name and/or email address below.