Slavery

UK's Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations

Ahead of a meeting in Antigua and Barbuda next week, King Charles said it was "only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past."

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends a meeting of the National Economic Council, focusing on driving growth in all regions of the United Kingdom on October 30, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Opening Ceremony of the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations in Barbados, 17 September 2026.

Caribbean nations considering legal strategies to bring UK to reparation negotiation table - report

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade

Mamadou Neyen from Senegal, agricultural worker, picks peppers on a day of high temperatures on July 16, 2026 in Lebrija, near Seville, Spain.

Israel bans import of goods made with forced labor to align with international trade standards


Brazil rescues hundreds held in modern-day slave conditions

In Brazil, slavery is legally defined as forced labor but also covers debt bondage, degrading work conditions and long hours that pose health risks.

 Highway police in Brazil.

Pompeii archaeologists discover find that throws light on life of slaves

Archaeologists at Pompeii found a bedroom they believe was used by slaves in the ancient city.

 Ruins in Pompeii.

DNA of enslaved iron workers illuminates African American history

In a first-of-its-kind analysis, the researchers examined historical DNA alongside genetic testing company 23andMe's personal ancestry database to identify 41,799 Americans related to the 27 people.

A formerly enslaved resident of Philadelphia.

US VP Harris blasts Florida 'extremists' over education guidelines about slavery

"How is it that anyone could suggest that, in the midst of these atrocities, that there was any benefit to being subjected to this level of dehumanization?" she said.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage at "Get Out the Vote" rally at UCLA, in Los Angeles, California, US, November 7, 2022.

Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?

A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena.

 A gladiator in armor

Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom

As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.

 Alexander Gardner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken on November 8, 1863.

Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate says Romanian prosecutors have no evidence against him

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate believes the Romanian government has no grounds to hold him.

 Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are escorted by police officers outside the headquarters of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, in Bucharest, Romania, January 10, 2023.

Yellen, at former slave port, sees path of renewal for Africa and US

 Senegal's "House of Slaves"

Church of England says it knew of slavery links as fund set up to address 'shameful' past

Though this religious institution was aware that they funneled money into the 18th-century slave trade, officials turned a blind eye for centuries.

 Bodies of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Parashat Vayeshev: The cost of an educational mistake

It seems that Jacob saw Joseph as his first son, despite the sons Leah bore before him. It is no wonder that this attitude led to tremendous tension between Leah’s sons and Joseph.

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