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Why it is Important to Celebrate the 13th Amendment

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution states that “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject

2016 Fair Trade Holiday Gift Guide

This season give your family and friends survivor-made and fair trade gifts to support a slave-free lifestyle. Below is a selection of some of our favorite fair trade items to help you with all of your holiday shopping. Clothing     Luxe Zip Legg

Why We Can't Stay Forever 21

I have a confession. Something I am not too proud to admit. I used to love shopping at Forever 21. Their clothes are super trendy and very inexpensive compared to most brands. Now before we begin, there are two things about me you should know: I love

Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability: How You Can’t Have One Without The Other

Protecting the environment has been a priority for fair trade certification since the push for slave-free products. The World Fair Trade Organization defines fair trade as, “a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect that seek

International Fair Trade Sale Returns to Hyde Park

Shop for unique, hand-crafted fair-trade items and help improve lives around the globe. Don’t miss the second annual International Fair Trade Sale at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park.  Hours are Friday, September 28 from 4 - 8 p.m. a

A Fair Trade Small Business Saturday

In the Western world, we tend to be removed from the people & the stories behind the products we purchase. We don’t know who grew the vegetables we eat, who raised the eggs we cooked for breakfast, or who sewed our new dress. When you choose to p

Labor Trafficking and Debt Bondage: “Tip of the Iceberg”

Labor trafficking and debt bondage in the United States of America is just the ‘tip of the iceberg'.  There is no actual data as over 80 percent of the cases of human labor trafficking is not reported for fear of arrest, deportation, stigma, shame, j

"A Seat at the Table"

Human trafficking is the human rights issue of our lifetime and is currently happening in our communities. Celia Williamson grew up with three friends that were trafficked and became an internationally known advocate in the fight against human traffi

More Harm Than Good: Online Rumors and the Fight Against Modern-Day Enslavement

Facts, Fears, and Falsehoods During the self-quarantining that began in March of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many myths and falsehoods related to human trafficking began making the rounds through social media. Many of these rumors were

In Search of Freedomville

In a tiny speck of a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, a community of rock quarry miners have given their cluster of thatched roofed houses the name Azad Nagar. Freedomville. The miners named their village in 2000, only a few months after they staged