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Is slavery really abolished? The 13th Amendment Loophole
#RememberSlavery ⛓️ On the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we reflect on how the United States’ 13th Amendment’s loophole perpetuates a legacy of exploitation. The legal exception embedded in the 13th Amendment allows slavery to persist under the guise of "punishment for crime," fueling the prison-industrial complex and disproportionately targeting Black and Brown communities. 🔗 From convict leasing in the post-Civil War South to t

Manushya Foundation
Aug 23


🔍⚖️ International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition📜🔗
🌍🚨 On International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we reflect on how the 13th Amendment’s loophole...

Manushya Foundation
Aug 23, 2024
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