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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

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

You Can’t Get AIDS From A Hug: Why We Honor World AIDS Day

One of my earliest memories is walking through the hallways of my elementary school seeing posters with sayings like “you can’t get AIDS from a hug and a kiss.” This would have been around the time President Ronald Reagan finally started mentionin

Modern Day Enslavement and the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The movement for a national day honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. began shortly after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983. It was first observed three years later.  In 1994 former Pennsylvania US

Thanks for Everything You Do!

Thank you for your support! As Gary Haugen, CEO of the International Justice Mission says, “Nothing happens just because we are aware of modern-day slavery, but nothing will ever happen until we are.” These words are all too true. We cannot solve a p

Words (Still) Matter: There is (Still) No Such Thing as a "Child Prostitute"

Content Warning: This blog post discusses an ongoing investigation into child trafficking. It also explores issues such as trauma, power differentials, and victimization.   "Human Trafficking" vs. "Modern-Day Slavery." "Slavery" vs. "Enslavement." "V

400 Years of Slavery and the Lash of the Whip Can Still be Felt

Since human trafficking involves taking away someone's freedom in order to allow someone else to economically benefit, it is modern-day slavery. The first recorded group of slaves arrived in the U.S. in 1619. This year, 2019, marks 400 years of slav