Slavery Abolition

Harvard University faculty, staff and leaders enslaved more than 70 individuals during the 17th and 18th centuries, according to a long-awaited report out Tuesday that details the university's ties to slavery. Driving the news: "Harvard benefited from and in some ways perpetuated practices that were profoundly immoral,” Harvard president Lawrence…

Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne asked Prince Edward and Sophie to use their “diplomatic influence” to achieve “reparatory justice” for his island nation from Britain. His remarks came during a meeting between the royal couple and Mr Browne and his Cabinet in Antigua on the latest leg of…

Construction contractors are among those who must improve their approach to tackling modern slavery, to safeguard their investor portfolio and improve their conduct. Firms across all sectors still provide “limited and often superficial commentary” on the risk of modern slavery within their supply chain, according to a report by the…

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OTTAWA - Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the Liberal government is planning legislation to make Canadian companies ensure that they are not using slave labour or exploiting child workers overseas. In an interview, O’Regan said he is preparing a "comprehensive" bill that would require Canadian firms and government departments to…

The Vestiges of Slavery: Struggles of the Disadvantaged, a new book by Reginald Murray, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. The Vestiges of Slavery is a firsthand account of how the practices of slavery affected the descendants of slaves and how socioeconomic political ideals reinforce these practices. Told…

California’s reparations taskforce has recommended compensating the descendants of enslaved and free Black people who were in the US in the 19th century, bringing the state one step closer to becoming the first in the US to pay African Americans for the harms of slavery. The taskforce, established under state…

Prince William and Kate Middleton boarded a plane back to the United Kingdom on Saturday night, wrapping up an eight-day tour of the Caribbean laden with protests and talks of realms moving toward republicanism and replacing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. The tour spurred discussions about the future of…

Prince William Calls Slavery 'Abhorrent' In Landmark Speech in Jamaica 3/24/2022 7:00 AM PT AP Prince William addressed the elephant in the room during a speech in Jamaica ... calling slavery "abhorrent" and expressing "deep sorrow" over the issue. As we reported, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making…

Prince William has expressed his "profound sorrow" for slavery during a visit to Jamaica, though he stopped short of offering the apology demanded by protesters who are also seeking reparations for Britain's role in the slave trade. Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, greet the Governor General of…