by Terry FitzPatrick | Jan 31, 2018 | Advocacy, Artists Against Slavery, Become an Abolitionist, Faith in Action, I Am the Change, Take Action
Today brings a close to Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But at Free the Slaves, it’s not a time to relax. We will not rest for one instant until everyone, everywhere is free from bondage. The great civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer noted that...
by Free the Slaves | Dec 21, 2016 | Artists Against Slavery, Become an Abolitionist, Faith in Action, FTS Updates, I Am the Change, Senegal, Take Action
The season of giving is close at hand. In celebration of the spirit of community , Free the Slaves is spotlighting some of most inspiring donors in our original film series, “Why I Free Slaves.” These short profiles tell the deeply personal stories of people who...
by Free the Slaves | Dec 12, 2016 | Become an Abolitionist, Faith in Action, I Am the Change, Take Action
Slavery is a key part of Jewish identity. The central narrative of Jewish faith is being enslaved in ancient Egypt; it is the story the Jewish community tells on Passover, every Sabbath, and during daily prayers. The book of Exodus recounts the miracle of Moses...
by Free the Slaves | Nov 28, 2016 | Artists Against Slavery, Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Take Action
Virginia Williams, a Hollywood television actress, did not seek out Free the Slaves. She was actually wary at first. Seven years ago a friend invited her to the Freedom Awards, a FTS ceremony honoring the world’s best anti-slavery work. A presenter told the audience...
by Free the Slaves | Nov 21, 2016 | Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Take Action
Margaret Graff, an investment professional in Atlanta, helps her clients find charities that are both authentic and inspiring. She counsels them to choose a trustworthy group that truly speaks to the heart. She found that in Free the Slaves. As a wealth management...
