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Slavery math assignment causes parents outrage

Norcross - Several parents of elementary school children in Gwinnet County, Georgia were shocked and outraged when their children brought home from school math homework assignment that had word problems referring to slavery and beating of slaves.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 24 comments

Activists to protest sex trafficking outside Craigslist office

San Francisco - Human Rights activists have scheduled a protest at the headquarters of Craigslist for Thursday afternoon. Activists want Craigslist to put a stop to human sex trafficking through the adult services section of its website.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 7 comments

Woman who kept children as slaves in the USA pleads not guilty

A British woman who allegedly kept three children as slaves in her US home has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. The charges include two counts of felony child abuse and three felony counts of involuntary servitude.

In the Media by Gemma Fox

African Americans Receive Major Boost in Genealogy Tracking

One of the worst parts of the shame of slavery was the loss of ancestors and personal history of millions of people. For centuries African Americans were unable to trace their ancestors except by oral histories.

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 1 comment

The Child Slaves of Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials find many enslaved children in the streets begging.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 8 comments

Cherokee Nation Votes Out Decendants of Black Slaves

Black slave decendants voted out of Cherokee nation.

In the Media by myobservations - 5 comments

Apologize for Slavery?

Resolution passed the House with a 96-0 in Virginia.The Senate approved it on a unanimous voice vote.

In the Media by missmolly - 1 comment

Corporate Media Pimps Like Pimps on the Street

Let me know what you think!

In the Media by Critical_Conformity - 6 comments

Resurging Islam - Revival of Slavery

Iranian writer Amil Imani takes us on a tour through slavery in traditional Islam, and its implementation in the modern world.

In the Media by Mac - 62 comments

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AUDIO: Work experience is 'slave labour'

Estelle Cooch from the Right To Work protest group says the government's work experience scheme is 'slave labour'.

Stamp honours ex-slave as Alberta pioneer

Canada Post is issuing new stamps to mark Black History Month, including one that honours a former American slave who became a pioneer of Alberta's ranching industry.

Slave Lake fire a year ago leaves emotional scars

Slave Lake residents like Courtney Murphy are grappling with guilt, stress and anguish as tomorrow's anniversary of the fire that devastated the Alberta community approaches.

Slave Lake to commemorate fire anniversary today

Alberta Premier Alison Redford will be in Slave Lake today to help the residents mark the first anniversary of the devastating wildfire that destroyed one-third of the town.

Slave Lake fire not stoppable, concludes review

Little could be done differently to save the northern Alberta town of Slave Lake from last's year devastating wildfire, concludes a report into the province's response to the fire.