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slavery

[sley-vuh-ree, sleyv-ree] / ˈsleɪ və ri, ˈsleɪv ri /


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In 2021, Suriname-born artist Jeangu Macrooy addressed slavery, racism, and the colonial legacy in his performance.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Living in Guadeloupe, Ms. Sinnapah Mary is an Afro-Caribbean artist who is also the descendant of Indian indentured workers brought to the island by the French after slavery ended.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It is further insulting to gestational carriers, genetic donors, and intended parents to suggest that the mutual creation of a child is somehow akin to the bondage of chattel slavery.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

In practice, this meant award-winning and essential books on the Holocaust, chattel slavery, civil rights, racism and feminism.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

His party platform pledged to avoid conflicts on slavery.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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