Brazil: Bush-Lula biofuel plans based on conditions worse than slavery

The recent proclamation of an “ethanol alliance” between US President George W. Bush and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva has been hailed by apologists for both governments as an advance in the development of alternative sources of energy and a gain...

Emancipation Sunset

08-01-2006Emancipation SunsetSpeightstown, Old Main RoadSt. Peter, Barbados A simple sunset can mean so many things to so many people.  But for me today its meaning is EMANCIPATION.  As a child when...

UK site launches slavery database

The website Ancestry.co.uk has launched a portion of their site dedicated to slave registries in British-colonized Barbados after 1812. Once complete, the register will make up the largest database of slavery...

Japan's uncertain guilt for sex slavery during World War II

The apology on the Japan's contribution to forced women prostitution made by Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was not convincing enough to acknowledge their responsibility.

Freedom Day Spirit Is An Everyday Event :: MAXINE

"Last Sunday (March 25th) was the first of a worldwide recognition event, Freedom Day, to bring attention to the persistent and vexing problem of Humans capturing and selling Humans into efforts that include...

Freedom Day - 24-7PRAYER Joins Stop The Traffik :: MAXINE

"Freedom Day - 24-7PRAYER Joins Stop The Traffik ... To honor and recognize the 200th anniversary of the "Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act", a significant moment in the fight to end the evils of the...

200 years since slavery ended; still no commemoration

McGuinty strikes again! This is a humdinger of an election year for the Ontario Premier, what with endangered species, minimum wage, and now an attempt to get Canada to recognize the 200th anniversary of the...

The "Jumbo Jet" Currency Of Human Trafficking :: MAXINE

Today is FREEDOM DAY (March 25th, 2007) --- GET INVOLVED AT THE BASE LEVEL OF "HUMAN RIGHTS" AWARENESS -  "Wherever two or more are gathered in my name" - Proceed To Intercede --- Slavery costs...

Sex Slavery And Male Prostitution Plaguing Russian Army

"According to the UN International Panel for Struggle against Sexual Exploitation, the Russian army is plagued with male prostitution. A small amount of money is enough to find a Russian soldier-prostitute in the center of Moscow. Russian soldiers in a line-up seemingly...

China Blasts Japan Following Abe Remark on World War II Sex Slaves

"China is castigating Japan for reopening more old World War II wounds in Asia. Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing says Japan needs to take full responsibility for forcing Chinese women into sexual slavery in military brothels during Japan's occupation of China in the first...

The Stuff I Didn't Get To -- 3/1/07

"-Virtual campaign office virtually vandalized-Yeah, that's going to accomplish a lot. John Edwards' campaign headquarters in the popular online community Second Life was attacked by republican users. "They...

Casualties of Conscience

"In training, though, he had serious qualms. From inside, the Army struck John as brutal, controlling, "like a slavery contract." Iraq, his first war zone, did nothing to quiet his doubts. The communications specialist was sent to a base near Baghdad to repair a phone and...

Virginia expresses profound regret for role in slave trade

"Virginia lawmakers voted unanimously Saturday to express "profound regret" for the state's role in slavery. Sponsors of the resolution say they know of no other state that has apologized for slavery, although...

Confederate flag has no place in Nascar

History will tell us that the Confederate flag originally symbolized Southern pride, unity and courage in the Civil War. Soldiers of the Confederacy gave their blood for it. Our nation was born beneath it.But since the 1860s, the "Southern Cross" has been hoisted to signify...

Tim Hardaway, Typical Black Person?

Former NBA star Tim Hardaway made a comment on a Las Vegas Radio show last week that stirred much controversy and caused him to lose an opportunity to represent the league. “I hate gay people” Hardaway said. You can hear the talk radio shows now, every retard with a...

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