by Terry FitzPatrick | Dec 26, 2017 | Artists Against Slavery, Become an Abolitionist, Faith in Action, I Am the Change, Take Action
Free the Slaves donors all have one thing in common: a burning desire to make slavery a thing of the past. That’s why we sent award-winning documentary filmmakers this year to spotlight four Free the Slaves donors to learn how they discovered that slavery still...
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...
