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Climate Change Threatens Hidden History Of Black Cemeteries
Historic Black cemeteries in Virginia are being threatened by erosion and invasive species as archaeologists try to unearth their history.
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Rhode Island Voters Approve Changing State's Name
The state's name since 1790 was "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" but voters approved to drop the "and Providence Plantations."
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CLEAN : French far-right leader Marine Le Pen campaigns in overseas island La Reunion
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen continues her visit to Plaine-des-Palmistes on 'Fet Kaf' day, which celebrates the abolition of slavery on France's Indian Ocean island of La Reunion (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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The History And Modern Celebration Of Juneteenth
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the law establishing June 19 as a U.S. holiday.
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How Business Can Stop Modern Slavery
June 3 -- Fortescue Metals Group former Chairman and Walk Free Foundation founder Andrew Forrest discusses modern slavery. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Australian FM on combating human trafficking
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced on Wednesday that Australia is launching an International strategy to combat human trafficking and slavery.The International Labour Organisation estimates that 21 million people are...
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Knocking Down Statues Is About Way More Than The American Confederacy
Protesters are tearing down statues around the world. It's a global reckoning with the White supremacist past that built the world we know.
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CLEAN : Panafest reunites descendants of African slaves in Ghana
The Pan African Historical Theatre Festival also known as Panafest started as a biennial event to highlight the evils of the trans Atlantic slave trade
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Late-Night Hosts Respond to John Kelly Saying Civil War Was About "Compromise" | THR News
Late-night hosts addressed White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s controversial interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham in which he stated that the Civil War was a result of a “lack of compromise.”
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Underground Railroad Byway Traces Tubman's Path
Beside a quiet stream on Maryland's Eastern Shore, a 19th century brick house that once served as a way station on the Underground Railroad can bring present-day visitors to tears as they gaze at the path where escaped slaves made their...
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Wisconsin Governor Activates National Guard Following Unrest
Gov. Evers says the National Guard will help ensure "the safety of members of the public and state buildings and infrastructure."
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CLEAN : African Americans usher in Emancipation Day in Ghana
CLEAN : African Americans usher in Emancipation Day in Ghana
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Steve McQueen says children should learn about the slave trade
Steve McQueen says children should learn about the slave trade
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Museum of the Bible Opens in DC
THE NATION'S CAPITAL IS ALREADY HOME TO MANY POPULAR MUSEUMS.
NOW, A NEWCOMER IS OPENING ITS MASSIVE DOORS A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM THE NATIONAL MALL
MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE VISITORS ENTER THROUGH MONUMENTAL...
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'Game of Thrones' Showrunners Defend Controversial New Sci-Fi Slave Drama 'Confederate' | THR News
'Game of Thrones' showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have defended their new project 'Confederate,' which has elicited controversy about its depiction of modern day slavery.
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CLEAN : Miami prepares for spike in sex trafficking as Super Bowl comes to town
Every year the American football season ends with the vast spectacle of the Super Bowl drawing in celebrity superstars hugely expensive advertising and 100 million viewers (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Firms Respond to Past Links to Slavery as Black Lives Matters Protests Spread Globally
Jun.19 -- Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports on the global spread of the Black Lives Matter protests on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."
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In Controversial Speech AG Barr Criticizes His Own DOJ Prosecutors
After comparing DOJ prosecutors to preschoolers, he went on to question the motives of Black Lives Matter and compare a COVID lockdown to slavery.
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Barack Obama will take the oath of office on the Lincoln Bible
1. Wide of the Lincoln Bible in its holding case, person opening case to reveal bible inside
2. Mid of bible in its case
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Mark Dimunation, Chief, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of...
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EU countries stand firm on slave trade reparations
1. African American protestors shouting for reparations outside conference hall
2. Wide shot of conference
3. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
4. Cutaway of audience
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hilary Beckles, head of Babardos delegation:...
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Residents In Galveston, Texas Celebrate Juneteenth
In 2021 President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Many are hoping that as Black people share their culture, the country can unite.
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Behind The Viral Speech That Made Mallory McMorrow an Overnight Sensation | Hell & High Water
John Heilemann talks with Mallory McMorrow, the 35-year-old Democratic state senator in Michigan whose fiery, 5-minute floor speech last month denouncing the Republican Party’s divisive rhetoric and demagogic tactics on cultural issues...
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CLEAN : Mauritania: slavery persists despite government's progress (UN Special rapporteur)
Tomoya Obokata, UN Special Rapporteur on Forms of Slavery wraps up his two-week mission to Mauritiania with a press conference saying that Mauritania has made progress in the fight against slavery with efforts of the government to...