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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more about this important day and its significance for our country! #Juneteenth #Independence #Freedom https://hubs.ly/Q02BJGSL0

2nd December is recognized as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery by the United Nations. Forced labor, trafficking and domestic servitude are modern slavery which is on the rise according to UN. As an individual, if we are deprived of our individuality, space and personal freedom, we are also slaves either to circumstances or situations. America has a long and notorious history of slavery and we often encounter new instances of exploitation now and then. But slavery is not only about America, it is a burning question for the entire humanity. Though slavery has been officially abolished in the US long ago in 1865, but its cultural and internalized expressions still find room in many parts of the world. Official abolition did not mean complete eradication and cultural obliterations. I would like to highlight a few points: 1️⃣ Why do we still equate beauty and superiority with whiteness in many modern societies? 2️⃣ Why do we define slavery "natural" and "divine" when there is individual freedom granted by the God? These questions are quite troubling. Surprisingly, many of the US Presidents and political luminaries owned slaves. How can be the defenders of democracy be the promoters of slavery? We often hear the slogans, ''Make America Great Again", "America is Great". But the fact is America can never be great because the cultural schizophrenia of slavery is still prevalent. #slavery #abolishslavery #freedomofexpression #freedomforall

Today is 'The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade', a time where we remember and honour the ~14 million African people who suffered the horror of trafficking and enslavement. To put that figure into perspective, it'd roughly be the same as enslaving every single adult and child in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland today. Whilst reflecting we must be sure to not view this as simply a historic event, but acknowledge the lasting effects of slavery and the ways in which it and the beliefs that permitted it to occur have shaped our society. This day must serve as a reminder that the terrors of slavery have left a deep scar on our world, and that we must continue to work towards a future where racism, discrimination and inequality are no longer tolerated in our institutions, through our politics and within our societies at large. A united effort and commitment is needed to achieve the aforementioned, as well as for healing and justice. We also mustn't forget that slavery exists today. It is estimated that 50 million people right now are in modern slavery, with 10,000 being in the UK. To find out more visit: www.antislavery.org NB: This significant day has coincided with me finishing #empireland by #sathnamsanghera - a good place to start should you wish to learn more about how imperialism (incl. slavery) has shaped and undoubtedly will continue to shape Britain. #slavery #mds #justice #equalitydiversityandinclusion #remembrance

Graham Young thank you for THIS BIG SHARE! 190 years SINCE A COLONIAL POWER STARTED TO ABOLISH SLAVERY! I watched the news with dismay last night as #African #Countries are / have been #embracing new untried / untested #ColonialPowers. The #Russian #Orthodox #Church for example (new Scam Artists); untried / untested armies recruited from Russian Jails. So Sub-Saharan Africa WANT TO PUNNISH COUNTRIES THAT WERE SLAVE TRADING; BUT THEN STOPPED IT for Countries who I know (and our family has First Hand Experience) are extremely corrupt! My late father-in-law met Mr Putin then Lord Mayor of St. Petersburg and or Russian Law Firms to "business" Post Perestroika. He did this as a favour for a US Law Firm. He had a passion for Russian Art / The Arts. His findings were that it was so corrupt that he could not support or suggest they did business together! Now what would have changed in 30 years? In fact it has probably got worse. My message to African Churches pushing out the Catholic Church and Companies with far far more stable balanced Company Head Offices where THEY DO HAVE THE RULE OF LAW: yes they have had their problems; but be careful what you wish for. As for getting Russian (other) Protection; be careful what you wish for. Those Colonial Powers have changed significantly. A major major irony: Slavery was abolished by UK in 1833. The United States of America's Civil War (1863 - 65) WAS about something that had already been outlawed by UK; which the silly Americans ARE STILL FIGHTING ABOUT 158.0 years later in which they slaughtered 1.0 million of their own kind DOES NOT SEEM TO LET UP! They are still at each other; not militarily but aided and abetted by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation; Creating News to Sell Advertising!

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately represented in human trafficking statistics. Here are some statistics that show the racial disparities in trafficking: Black youth Black children are more likely to be arrested for juvenile prostitution (child sexual abuse) than other racial groups, making up 53% of all arrests. Black girls are also more likely to be trafficked at a younger age. For example, in King County, Washington, 52% of child sex trafficking victims are Black, even though Black children and adults only make up 7% of the population. Black women According to a two-year review of suspected human trafficking incidents, 40% of sex trafficking victims were Black women. In Cook County, Illinois, 66% of sex trafficking victims between 2012-2016 were Black women. In Nebraska, 50% of people sold online for sex are Black, even though Black people only make up 5% of the population. The National Human Trafficking Hotline also reports that Latinos are disproportionately represented among human trafficking victims and survivors. The sources of these statistics are The Polaris Project, The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and Rights4Girls. #juneteenth #bipoc #survivorleaders

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.” #Juneteenth2024

#Remember1926: A Historic Step Towards Freedom In 1926, the world united to take a monumental stride towards justice and humanity. 📜 The International Slavery Convention was signed, marking a turning point in our shared history. Today, we honour this milestone in our ongoing journey towards a more equitable and compassionate world. We stand in solidarity with those who fought tirelessly to abolish the inhumane practice of slavery. Let us remember the past to better shape the future and pledge to uphold the principles of freedom, dignity, and equality for all. 🕊️ https://bit.ly/3zZD2Rm #InternationalSlaveryConvention1926 #EndModernSlavery #HumanRights #HistoryMatters #Unity #JusticeForAll

What Juneteenth lessons still apply to our lives today?🤔 - - - - Juneteenth marks the day that word got to the remaining slaves and their owners in the United States that all people that had previously been enslaved were now free! The emancipation proclamation that granted this freedom was issued on January 1, 1863 whereas Juneteenth wasn’t until June 19th, 1865. That’s 2 and a half years of freedom that the final slaves did not get to experience, simply because they didn’t know. There were absolutely those who knew those slaves were free but simply didn’t inform them to use them to their advantage until the absolute final minute. There is a silver lining to this unfortunate history in that it gives us all lessons that we can live by today: 1. Oftentimes, people recognize opportunities (that are uniquely for you) long before you do. 2. Some individuals will cast a shadow over your greatness in order to benefit from it. 3. Just because you don’t recognize your power/excellence/greatness does not mean that you don’t possess it. 4. Don’t count on people to proactively tell you what you need to know; ask questions, research, and investigate. 5. Just because you don’t see it today does NOT mean that your ultimate success isn’t already in motion!

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth and the recognition of the abolishment of slavery in all U.S. states. For more information on Juneteenth, you can explore the following link: https://lnkd.in/ePE-ayWa

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to reflect on our history, recognize progress, and continue striving for equality and justice. Learn more about Juneteenth and its significance: https://lnkd.in/gfYtvYv7