Child Labor and Abuse Case in West Virginia

Wealthy couple in West Virginia accused of forcing adopted black children to work as slaves and live in a locked barn. Couple plead not guilty to charges including human trafficking and child neglect. Children found in poor conditions with health issues. Couple's bond set at $500,000 each.

Juneteenth Celebration and National Monument to Freedom

A shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas resulted in two deaths. The Equal Justice Initiative dedicated a National Monument to Freedom in Montgomery, Alabama to honor the enslaved people who were freed after the Civil War. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived to announce their freedom.

Israeli Female Hostage Held as Slave in Gaza

Israeli female hostage Liri Albag was held captive in Gaza and forced to work as a slave in a luxury villa, doing domestic labor. The plight of the female hostages has been largely ignored by 'progressive' groups in the West.

Reparations Initiatives in the U.S.

Christian leaders in Boston demand reparations from White churches, following a trend of reparations initiatives across the U.S. at local, state, and federal levels. Examples include California, Boston, New York, Wilmington, San Francisco, Evanston, Asheville, and Maryland. The push for reparations includes cash payments and other forms of recompense to address the impact of slavery and past racist policies on the Black community.

Impact of Slavery and Colonialism on Western Capitalism

A report asserts that the British Empire and other major European powers did not significantly enrich themselves through slavery and colonialism, but may have taken a net loss instead. The head of Political Economy at the IEA argues that while some individuals profited immensely, the public at large bore steep costs in military and administrative spending to maintain colonies.

Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama, has opened the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, a space confronting the history of enslaved people in America. The park aims to center the lives of enslaved individuals and their experiences, providing a direct and impactful narrative.

Political Commentary on Abortion and Republican Views

Whoopi Goldberg expresses concern that some Republicans want to bring back slavery in discussing the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling on an 1864 abortion ban.

Calls for Reparations for Victims of Slavery

The United Nations General Secretary and 'The View' host Sunny Hostin call for reparations to overcome generations of exclusion and discrimination due to slavery. Guterres emphasizes the need for reparatory justice frameworks and financial reparations for the enslavement of people of African descent, citing the lasting legacy of slavery.

Reparations for Slavery in Boston

Christian leaders in Boston are calling on white churches to commit to reparations for their history with slavery, demanding millions of dollars be given to the black community. The Boston People's Reparations Commission is pushing for $15 billion from the city government. Some churches have acknowledged their ties to slavery and are willing to engage in reparations.

Reparations for Slavery by the Church of England

The Church of England is calling for a £1 billion reparations package to atone for its historic links to slavery, which critics are calling 'anti-Christian' and a 'death wish.' Some argue that the move is based on a racist reading of history and insults both black and white people.

Church of England urged to create 1 billion pound fund to address historic links to slavery

An advisory panel recommends that the Church of England create a 1 billion pound fund to address its historic links to slavery, which is 10 times the amount previously set aside. The fund aims to support disadvantaged Black communities and address the church's complicity in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Juneteenth Becomes Federal Holiday

President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. It was observed on June 18 this year. The holiday marks a Republican victory over Democratic racists and celebrates African American heritage and pride.