slavery
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Slavery violated the principle that all men are created equal, and excluding African-Americans from the franchise violated the 15th Amendment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 brought together existing anti-exploitation offences into one law, and created new duties and powers to protect victims and prosecute offenders.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Slavery was the "most horrendous crime that took place in the history of mankind", Ghana's foreign minister has told the BBC ahead of a landmark vote at the UN General Assembly.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Slavery shaped the Americas for four centuries, blighting the entire hemisphere.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026
A child of a miner, Z.K. had been influenced by Booker Washington’s autobiography, Up from Slavery, which preached success through hard work and moderation.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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