slavery
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He also said then that the "appalling atrocity of slavery" stains Britain's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Sierra also contextualizes Kenmure Street within the long shadow of slavery, industry, imperialism and grassroots opposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some donors supporting the enterprise exhibit were upset that it devoted so much space to the role of slavery in American business.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Asheville has backed reparations for slavery, protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement and banned discrimination based on gender identity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
For the abolitionists, Congress prohibited slavery in the new state of California and the slave trade was banned in the capital District of Columbia.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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