The Latest Breaking News from Slavery

Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations

Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Trump officials removed more than 50 park exhibits because they ‘disparaged Americans’ by talking about slavery

DOJ says restoring the installations is ‘herculean and unmanageable’ after parks strip mentions of slavery, civil rights and climate change

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Erase Slavery and Climate Change History from National Parks

A federal judge has ordered the restoration of historical exhibits on slavery and climate change in national parks, reversing Trump administration actions. The ruling emphasises the importance of accurate historical representation

International Business Times UK · Jun 16

FIFA’s Haiti jersey ban echoes the long campaign to discredit and downplay the Haitian Revolution

Ahead of its first match in the 2026 World Cup, the Haitian national soccer team was forced to make a last-minute change. But it didn’t have anything to do with its roster or travel plans. It was the team’s jersey.

The Conversation · Jun 15

1776 All-Stars: Why Thomas Jefferson Is the Most Fascinating Founder

The author of the Declaration of Independence may have written "the greatest sentence ever."

Reason · Jun 11

How Garuda Won Lord Vishnu's Heart Without Amrit

Imagine having the power to become immortal with just a single sip. No fear of death. No aging. No suffering. A life that would never end. For most beings, such a gift would be impossible to resist. They would fight entire worlds to obtain it. But one legendary figure did…

MyLifeXP · Jun 10

TAS:Modern slavery concerns over low conviction rate

Australia needs a fresh approach to prosecuting modern slavery crimes, which are among the toughest cases to prove, resulting in poor conviction rates.

AAP · Jun 9

Modern slavery investigators urged to follow the money

Conviction rates on modern slavery are around one per cent of reports, leading to calls for fresh thinking on how to investigate the crime.

AAP · Jun 9

FED:Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs he has said are aimed at targeting slavery, which would cost Australia more than $1 billion a year.

AAP · Jun 9