Slavery
Your Taxes: How Trump's anti-slavery tax proposal could impact Israeli exporters
While most countries ban slavery, they seemingly don’t ban imports from other countries where slavery may exist. Such imports allegedly lead to unfair exports to the US.
Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery
Australian women linked to ISIS arrested, accused of slavery after Syrian return
Couple arrested for human trafficking after keeping foreign worker under 'slavery conditions'
‘Origin’ story: How Ava DuVernay’s new movie connects the Holocaust, slavery and caste
The film opens with the 2012 murder of Black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida, later recreating Nazi-era Germany, the Jim Crow South and other moments it connects through the idea of caste.
Former African slave leads solidarity march to Jerusalem
Simon Deng – a South Sudanese freedom fighter, activist, Christian, and former slave – led marches to Jerusalem to show solidarity with Israel amid the war with Hamas.
Bakery 'prison' uncovered in Ancient Rome's Pompeii
Archaeologists discovered in August a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii that was almost certainly used by slaves, throwing light on their condition in the ancient world.
Florida JCC canceled slavery-focused talk with Jewish author, citing ‘current political climate'
The episode highlights the new ways in which Jewish authors and even institutions have become embroiled in a broad effort.
Brazil rescues hundreds held in modern-day slave conditions
In Brazil, slavery is legally defined as forced labor but also covers debt bondage, degrading work conditions and long hours that pose health risks.
Pompeii archaeologists discover find that throws light on life of slaves
Archaeologists at Pompeii found a bedroom they believe was used by slaves in the ancient city.
DNA of enslaved iron workers illuminates African American history
In a first-of-its-kind analysis, the researchers examined historical DNA alongside genetic testing company 23andMe's personal ancestry database to identify 41,799 Americans related to the 27 people.
US VP Harris blasts Florida 'extremists' over education guidelines about slavery
"How is it that anyone could suggest that, in the midst of these atrocities, that there was any benefit to being subjected to this level of dehumanization?" she said.
Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?
A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena.
Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom
As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.
