Slavery was white men’s and women’s business. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Slavery is still allowed in Ohio’s constitution as a punishment for crime. Some Ohio lawmakers want to change that to eliminate mentions of slavery from the state’s ...

State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells, D-Columbus, and Veronica Sims, D-Akron, are working on a joint resolution that would remove slavery from the state’s constitution.

In Karnataka, a proposed amendment to labour laws aims to extend the maximum workday to 12 hours, sparking outrage among trade unions. | Bengaluru News ...

Paro,’ a powerful exploration of bride slavery, delves into the harsh realities faced by women trapped in exploitative marriages. The story highlights the cultural and societal issues ...

Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery Ian Robinson Shreveport Times 0:03 ...

Slavery is embedded in our country’s DNA and fully understanding its role in the creation of this country and its modern-day implications should be important to everyone. Instead, since the ...

Here, some 85 years before that fateful day in Texas, Massachusetts approved the state’s constitution, becoming the first state to effectively abolish slavery.

Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, has been celebrated at the White House each June 19 since it was enshrined into law four years ago. But on Thursday, it ...

But we can finally, officially celebrate the end of slavery in Alabama on our newest state holiday. Happy Juneteenth. It’s been a long time coming.

The NSW inquiry into the risk of slavery for temporary migrant workers hears from a doctor who says many women are choosing to have abortions to stay in Australia.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas ...