On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden established Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday. Signed into law a year after the brutal murder of George Floyd … Why Juneteenth Celebrations Should Acknowledge the 13th AmendmentRead more
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Guardian owner apologizes for founders’ links to transatlantic slavery
The owner of the Guardian has issued an apology for the role the newspaper’s founders had in transatlantic slavery and announced a decade-long programme of … Guardian owner apologizes for founders’ links to transatlantic slaveryRead more
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Slavery and the Guardian
If you know how a trick is done, if you have peered through the smoke and looked past the mirrors, if you have figured out … Slavery and the GuardianRead more
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Modern slavery – blame the criminals, never tackle the problem
“Modern slavery” is the scourge of our times – a calling card for the prime minister, a priority for the National Crime Agency and an … Modern slavery – blame the criminals, never tackle the problemRead more
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The 272 enslaved people sold to fund Georgetown
In 1676, a Black teenager named Ann Joice arrived on the shores of Maryland with hopes of a new life. She had traveled to the … The 272 enslaved people sold to fund GeorgetownRead more
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Vatican rejects doctrine that fueled centuries of colonialism
The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories backed by 15th-century “papal bulls” that legitimized the … Vatican rejects doctrine that fueled centuries of colonialismRead more
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How 18th-Century Quakers Led a Boycott of Sugar to Protest Against Slavery
Buying items that are fair trade, organic, locally made or cruelty-free are some of the ways in which consumers today seek to align their economic … How 18th-Century Quakers Led a Boycott of Sugar to Protest Against SlaveryRead more
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The global digital divide is reminiscent of colonialism
Colonialism in the digital era does not require armies, weapons and ships, argues Dhwani Goel (LSE). All you need is a tech giant that has … The global digital divide is reminiscent of colonialismRead more
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How the 13th Amendment’s Fatal Flaw Created Modern-Day Convict Slavery
The 13th Amendment is having a moment of reckoning. Considered one of the crowning achievements of American democracy, the Civil War-era constitutional amendment set “free” … How the 13th Amendment’s Fatal Flaw Created Modern-Day Convict SlaveryRead more