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I'm glad we are celebrating #Juneteeenth. It is important to celebrate Black liberation, and to commemorate the history of the day.
But I keep seeing posts about the "end of slavery", and let me tell you, my friends ... 1/
But I keep seeing posts about the "end of slavery", and let me tell you, my friends ... 1/
Slavery is still legal in the United States.
When we talk about mass incarceration and a criminal justice system that targets Black people, we are talking about slavery.
The 13th Amendment, which "abolishes slavery", has an exception when slavery is punishment for a crime. 2/
When we talk about mass incarceration and a criminal justice system that targets Black people, we are talking about slavery.
The 13th Amendment, which "abolishes slavery", has an exception when slavery is punishment for a crime. 2/
As evidenced by recent news articles, children are often exploited for their labor as well. 3/ dol.gov/newsroom/relea…
Migrant workers are also frequently exploited and trafficked. Lack of documentation is often an indication that that person's labor is forced (slavery). 4/ nij.ojp.gov/topics/article…
Sometimes, people who work in the home are not free to leave, are underpaid, and have no protections. This is also a form of slavery. 5/ state.gov/what-is-modern….
Residential schools and churches in Missouri seem to be profiting off of slave labor as well. Remember Agape? I was asked recently if that is "resolved." Considering that there are numerous similar schools here, no. 6/
https://twitter.com/ericgarland/status/1565787294501576705?s=20
I am happy to celebrate #Juneteenth2023. Happy for the widespread recognition that slavery is wrong and people should not be exploited.
That, in itself, is progress. But it is not enough.
We must live within this value. 7/end
That, in itself, is progress. But it is not enough.
We must live within this value. 7/end
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