Slavery

Brazil just sued Tesla’s biggest competitor from China for worker conditions ‘analogous to slavery’
Tech

Brazil just sued Tesla’s biggest competitor from China for worker conditions ‘analogous to slavery’

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May 29, 2025
Tamara Lanier
Lifestyle

After a decade-long battle in court, Harvard University has agreed to release 175-year-old ‘daguerrotypes’ that might be the earliest depictions of slaves in America

By Leah Willingham and The Associated Press
May 28, 2025
Queen Elizabeth II presents Godolphin founder Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with a trophy during day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse.
Politics

Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby win cemented the UAE prime minister’s dominance of horse racing

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May 6, 2025
The image shows pedestrians walking in front of the New York Stock Exchange building, which features a large American flag draped across its front facade. The building is adorned with classic architecture, including columns, and two smaller American flags flanking the main entrance. Some people are walking by, blurred in motion, while others sit on nearby benches. The scene captures the bustling nature of Wall Street, set against the backdrop of one of the most iconic financial institutions in the world.
Politics

NYC bills propose sign marking Wall Street as first slave market, along with reparations study

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September 12, 2024
People walk outside of an Adidas store.
Newsletters

Adidas built a brand on Black celebrities but workers say it fell short on its own DEI efforts

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April 29, 2024
Kathy Hochul
Politics

New York state to study reparations, saying slavery was not just ‘a product of the South, the Confederacy’

By Maysoon Khan and The Associated Press
December 20, 2023
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs bill creating commission to consider reparations for the persistent effects of slavery
Politics

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs bill creating commission to consider reparations for the persistent effects of slavery

By Maysoon Khan and The Associated Press
December 20, 2023
Fishing
Retail

Your seafood was probably produced by modern slaves, bombshell report on ‘widespread human rights crisis’ finds

By Joshua Goodman and The Associated Press
November 16, 2023
California’s plans to pay reparations for slavery’s legacy could include payments of up to $1.2m per person
Finance

California’s plans to pay reparations for slavery’s legacy could include payments of up to $1.2m per person

By Karen Breslau and Bloomberg
June 7, 2023
In this photo illustration a Google Play Store logo is seen on a smartphone.
Tech

Google pulls ‘Slavery Simulator’ from app store after backlash from Brazilian gamers

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May 26, 2023
King Charles III
Leadership

King Charles III breaks with tradition by supporting inquiry into royal family’s slavery ties after newspaper exposé

By
April 6, 2023
Barack Obama
Politics

‘Evil and unforgivable’: With Obama-backed documentary set to air, prominent Alabama family addresses slavery after generations of silence

By Jay Reeves and The Associated Press
October 28, 2022
Netherlands

The Dutch government is planning to set up a fund to officially apologize for its role in slavery

By Diederik Baazil and Bloomberg
September 12, 2022
Statue honors once-enslaved Massachusetts woman who won freedom in court more than 80 years ahead of the Emancipation Proclamation
Leadership

Statue honors once-enslaved Massachusetts woman who won freedom in court more than 80 years ahead of the Emancipation Proclamation

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August 20, 2022
Airbnb logo on a smartphone screen
Lifestyle

Airbnb apologizes for ‘slave cabin’ listing after being called out on TikTok video

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August 3, 2022

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