Racist text messages about slavery and “picking cotton” sent nationwide spark Twitter backlash
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, authorities across the United States have launched investigations into a ...
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Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states
WASHINGTON — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black ...
NAACP condemns racist texts to Black Americans on slavery
WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The NAACP on Thursday condemned racist text messages referencing slavery that were sent ...
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At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital. The international arts ...
Yes, some forms of slavery are still technically legal in most U.S. states
Forced labor as punishment for crime is legal in many states due to an exception clause in the 13th Amendment of the U.S.
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California May Have Voted to Keep Slavery in Prisons
Prisoners in California will still be forced to fight wildfires and make furniture for minimal pay, as voters appear to have rejected Proposition 6.
Watch: Police target fishing boat over ‘modern slavery’ claim
Police in Scotland have targeted a fishing vessel over claims of modern slavery and labour exploitation. BBC Scotland News ...
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A California ballot measure to end slavery had no opposition. Why is it failing?
Tough-on-crime advocates scored some expected victories in Tuesday’s California elections, increasing prison sentences with ...