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A Look At Trafficking in a MidWestern State

If asked about human trafficking, what would first pop up in your mind? I used to think of human trafficking as illegal prostitution in third world countries. It was a crime that only existed where there was no real law and order and where drug lords

Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking Documentaries

Working in this field End Slavery Now gets updates from people who are starting their own campaigns to raise awareness about trafficking. It is so exciting for us to see so many people want to volunteer their time and efforts for this cause. One of t

Social Entrepreneurship

As a social entrepreneur working in Cambodia since the early 90s, I have always been confronted with the harsh reality of human tragedy and the prospective of a hopeful future. While a multitude of theories abound about social entrepreneurship and de

Why Do They Get Away With It

I was attending a human trafficking coalition meeting last week in my home city and a woman showed up with a terrible story. You see, I have never had a conversation with someone who was trafficked or was close to someone that was, so her story caugh

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

Best Labor Trafficking Documentaries

Last month we looked at some great documentaries on sex trafficking. This week we are looking at some films that are highlighting labor trafficking. Food Chains Look inside where your food comes from and who picks it. Full Film Available for Purchase

5 Ways to Build a Slave-Free Closet

Shopping. It may be your favorite sport or simply a necessary task to be accomplished. For me, shopping allows me the sweet satisfaction of checking an item off my to-do list. I prefer to go alone, stay focused, and find my items quickly. My sweet gr

The New Abolitionists

When people think of abolitionist leaders, the names of icons like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Henry Ward Beecher, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton come to mind. A diverse cross section of Americans—black and white, enslaved and

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