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Louisiana moves a step closer to symbolically abolishing slavery in its state Constitution

Yahoo! News | May 23, 2023

Nevadans to vote in 2024 on removing slavery, involuntary servitude as punishment from state constitution

CBS News | February 23, 2023

‘You’re a slave’: Inside Louisiana’s forced prison labor and a failed overhaul attempt

Washington Post | January 3, 2023

Slavery, involuntary servitude rejected by 4 states’ voters

AP News | November 9, 2022

Slavery on the ballot? 5 states vote on 13th Amendment loophole

ABC | November 8, 2022

How Imprisoned People Forced to Pick Cotton Got ‘Prison Slavery’ Bans on the Ballot

The Appeal | November 7, 2022

The ‘Exception’: Five US States to Vote on Vestige of Slavery

Bloomberg | November 5, 2022

US midterm elections: Why five states have slavery on the ballot in 2022

BBC | October 31, 2022

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Amendment A – Abolish Slavery Colorado, 2018

It is more than a symbolic measure, because it closes the door on the possibility of future abuses, and it also sends a positive message in a time of great division in our nation.

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Max Parthas, ASNN National Campaign Coordinator, Takes a Stand on Emancipation Day in Washington D.C.

Max Parthas, a pivotal voice in the fight against systemic injustice, commemorates Emancipation Day not just as a remembrance of historical milestones but as a stark reminder of the work still needed. "We're gathered here in the shadow of the Capitol, reflecting on a war begun at Fort Sumter and the chains we've yet to break," Max states.

As the National Campaign Coordinator for the Abolish Slavery National Network, Max discusses the significant strides made: "Through our collective effort, seven states have abolished slavery clauses used to justify labor as criminal punishment. Yet, this is just the beginning."

Max ties the persistence of such clauses directly to historical practices like convict leasing, revealing the profound systemic issues still at play. "What many don't realize is that the transition from chattel slavery to prison slavery changed only the handlers, not the practice. The state, rather than individuals, now perpetuates this form of bondage," he explains, highlighting the brutal efficiency of convict leasing that followed emancipation.

On this day of reflection, Max calls for a critical reevaluation of our progress and a renewed commitment to true emancipation. "Today, as we stand in D.C., let us not forget that our fight is for the removal of slavery in all its forms from every constitution, every law, every practice across our nation," he passionately declares.

This Emancipation Day, let's stand with Max and ASNN, striving not just to remember history but to rectify it. Let's fight to ensure that the freedoms promised are finally, fully realized. #EmancipationDay #EndSlavery #JusticeForAll 🗽✊🏾

Sara Corbett, ASNN Youth Lead Organizer, speaks po

Sara Corbett, ASNN Youth Lead Organizer, speaks powerfully about the urgent need for systemic change. "Today marks the anniversary of the Compensating Emancipation Act of 1862, yet here we stand, still grappling with forms of slavery embedded within our systems."

As the Youth Lead Organizer for the Abolish Slavery National Network (ASNN), Sara's dedication to ending constitutional slavery and involuntary servitude shines through. "Our goal is clear – to envision and realize a United States where no form of slavery exists, where all are truly free and protected by our constitutions," she asserts.

With a deep personal commitment to social justice, influenced by her upbringing and pivotal readings like 'Just Mercy', Sara discusses her journey into activism. "As a white individual, I recognize my privilege and the critical role I play in supporting, not overshadowing, those directly affected by these injustices."

She emphasizes the unique position of D.C., lacking a state constitution, which ties its laws directly to federal governance under the 13th Amendment. This, Sara points out, allows slavery under certain conditions, an unacceptable reality in her view.

Highlighting the ongoing efforts to pass the Abolition Amendment, Sara calls for continued support and action. "We have already seen abolition succeed in seven states, and D.C., while not a state, must also rise to this challenge," she passionately declares.

Sara reminds us of the dangers of complacency. "If we allow even a single seed of slavery to remain, it threatens to undo the freedom we cherish. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to eradicate these remnants of slavery once and for all," she proclaims, urging everyone to stand together in this pivotal fight for freedom and human rights. #DCemancipationDay #EndSlavery #JusticeForAll

Slavery is still legal in Washington DC as punishm

Slavery is still legal in Washington DC as punishment for a crime. Join us this afternoon at Lincoln Park, or watch live on our socials, as we rally for #NoSlaveryNoExceptions

Join us for a rally and press conference as we exp

Join us for a rally and press conference as we expose the truth behind Emancipation Day in a place where 95% of incarcerated people are black and slavery as a punishment for crime predates the 13th Amendment.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:30 PM (EST)
Location: Emancipation Memorial Park
(Lincoln Park Dr NE, Washington, DC)

Speakers:
Max Parthas - ASNN National Campaign Coordinator
Ernestine "Tina" Wyatt - Great-great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman
Jamilia Land - ASNN Director of Post Election Campaigns
Johanna Thompson - ASNN Development Strategist
Adama Dempster - Founding National Director/ Independent Human Rights Investigators
Sara Corbett - ASNN Youth Lead Organizer (DC)

Join Us in Person or Watch Us Live!
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Join us in DC TOMORROW, Tuesday April 16. Amazing

Join us in DC TOMORROW, Tuesday April 16. Amazing speakers will join us at this rally to speak on the ongoing badges & incidents of slavery & the myth that Lincoln abolished slavery. #AbolishSlaveryUS #rally

Join us for a rally and press conference as we exp

Join us for a rally and press conference as we expose the truth behind Emancipation Day in a place where 95% of inmates are black and slavery as a punishment for crime predates the 13th Amendment.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:30 PM (EST)
Location: Emancipation Memorial Park
(Lincoln Park Dr NE, Washington, DC)

Speakers:
Max Parthas - National Campaign Coordinator
Jamilia Land - Co-Director of State Operations

Learn more, www.abolishslavery.us

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