Links: Slavery in the News

Wunmi Mosaku stars in ‘I Am Slave.’ Channel 4, UK: ‘I Am Slave,’ a TV drama on contemporary slavery in London will air on Monday as part of the channel’s “Slavery season.”: “From the director of Death of a President and the writer of The Last King of Scotland, and inspired by real-life events, I Am […]
August 25, 2010
Wunmi Mosaku stars in ‘I Am Slave.’
  • CNET: Attorney Generals from 17 states want to ban Craigslist’s  adult ads. “The attorneys general also accuse the company of a “blame the victim” mentality, claiming that it has been putting the onus on victims and law enforcement by criticizing them for not providing Craigslist with police reports to document alleged crimes.” Download a PDF of the letter here.

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