by Free the Slaves | Nov 28, 2016 | Artists Against Slavery, Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Take Action
Virginia Williams, a Hollywood television actress, did not seek out Free the Slaves. She was actually wary at first. Seven years ago a friend invited her to the Freedom Awards, a FTS ceremony honoring the world’s best anti-slavery work. A presenter told the audience...
by Free the Slaves | Nov 21, 2016 | Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Take Action
Margaret Graff, an investment professional in Atlanta, helps her clients find charities that are both authentic and inspiring. She counsels them to choose a trustworthy group that truly speaks to the heart. She found that in Free the Slaves. As a wealth management...
by Free the Slaves | Nov 15, 2016 | Artists Against Slavery, Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Take Action
In the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, James Hannaham sees slavery everywhere: the coffee shop, crowded sidewalks, the vegetable aisle of his supermarket. Some people could be wearing clothes sewn by slaves, others eating fruit picked by slaves. “I look all over the place...
by Free the Slaves | Nov 10, 2016 | Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Students Ending Slavery, Take Action
In Robert Birk’s 8th-grade English class, his students read The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass. The abolitionist’s powerful autobiography tells of Douglass’ escape from slavery and life as a free man, overcoming obstacles to become an influential writer and...
by Staff | Nov 9, 2016 | Advocacy, Slavery in the News
With the divisive 2016 election now behind us, and calls for healing and unity coming from political leaders, it’s important to note that the fight against modern slavery is a bipartisan cause with widespread public support. When the new Congress convenes and...