Slavery

Slavery still exists around the world, and in some industries you wouldn't expect. Learn more with these TED Talks.

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Powerful photos of modern slavery — and human survival

Even though many of us likely imagine that slavery is a relic of the ancient past, the practice is alive and well. Since 2009, photographer Lisa Kristine has been documenting th...

A powerful letter from my great-great-grandfather, who escaped slavery in 1855

How a letter written in 1855 gave Kyra Gaunt a whole new perspective on slavery. White Americans aren’t the only ones who don’t like to remember slavery and its history. Accordi...