Connected Slavery Author

Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says

Scientist and banker benefited from gold mined primarily by enslaved Africans in Brazil, book claims. Sir Isaac Newton, whose theory of gravity revolutionised science and who later rose to the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

3 people arrested and charged in connection with Liam Payne's death, Argentine authorities say

Three people were charged in relation with the death of singer Liam Payne, Argentina's public prosecutor said Thursday.

Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states

So-called slavery "loopholes" are on this year's ballot in California and Nevada.

Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery

Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communique

World - Financial Times - October 26

California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'

LOS ANGELES — California and Nevada voters are weighing whether to repeal legal loopholes in their state constitutions that allow slavery and involuntary servitude to be used as criminal punishment.

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience

A Virginia museum has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that ...

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery. Historic England is commemorating the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass ’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy says reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing ...

World - ABC News - November 4

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

How Trump Connected With So Many Americans

Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

3 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.

World - CBS News - November 7

China rushes to connect with potential Trump officials

Hawkish stance of US president-elect leaves Beijing at a disadvantage with incoming administration

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83

After a career that included stints on “Wheel of Fortune” and other popular game shows, he took a combative turn as a right-wing podcast host.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Chuck Woolery, Host of 'Love Connection,' Dies at 83

The genial TV host turned right-wing podcaster was an outspoken critic of the government’s pandemic response.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 52 minutes ago

Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey

The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and ...

Tech - ABC News - November 10

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital

Entertainment - ABC News - November 8

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital

World - ABC News - November 8

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...

World - ABC News - November 14

Mediha review – remarkable Yazidi victim of Islamic State’s sexual slavery tells her own story

After her village was destroyed, Mediha Ibrahim Alhamad was sold aged 10 by IS. With determination and charm she navigates a difficult aftermath. This is impressive work from film-maker Hasan ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.

The modern intellectual diktat for Jewish authors

It is a dangerous precedent that cleverly endows hate with logic and respectability masking a markedly more malign and malevolent intention.

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts connect for 36-yard Falcons TD

The Falcons opened up scoring early against the Buccaneers.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Harris on Trump connection to Project 2025: 'His DNA is all over it'

Vice President Harris said in a new interview that former President Trump's "DNA is all over" Project 2025. "As you know, I am a former prosecutor; his DNA is all over it," Harris said in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

3 charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting of New Jersey detective

Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office in New Jersey, was fatally shot at her home in Bridgeton on Oct. 15, according to police.

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in gruesome double murder

A Virginia au pair has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the 2023 murders of her employer's wife and another man.

4 arrested and charged in connection to home invasion murder of New Jersey detective

Four suspects were arrested and charged in connection to the home invasion slaying of a New Jersey detective earlier this month, prosecutors said Tuesday.

D.C. Ellipse park where Harris is speaking has Trump connection

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her closing argument before the 2024 election in Washington, D.C., Tuesday where she will speak from the Ellipse, the park south of the White House where ...

Florida man arrested in connection with the 2016 disappearance of his ex and their daughter

Over eight years after a Florida woman and her 8-year-old daughter went missing, the FBI has arrested the young girl's father in connection with their disappearance.

Filipino artist connects with his "Lola" through collaborative watercolors

Many of us wish we could go back in time to ask our grandparents questions about their life, their family, and what it was like growing up, but Filipino artist Kenneth Tan didn't need a time machine.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 29

Steve Mariotti, Who Used Entrepreneurship to Connect With Young People, Dies at 71

The entrepreneur-turned-teacher gained national acclaim for bringing business lessons to underprivileged students.

Business - Inc. - November 1

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Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says

3 people arrested and charged in connection with Liam Payne's death, Argentine authorities say

Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states

Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery

California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer

Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

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Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

3 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

China rushes to connect with potential Trump officials

Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, Host of 'Love Connection,' Dies at 83

Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

Mediha review – remarkable Yazidi victim of Islamic State’s sexual slavery tells her own story

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

The modern intellectual diktat for Jewish authors

Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts connect for 36-yard Falcons TD

Harris on Trump connection to Project 2025: 'His DNA is all over it'

3 charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting of New Jersey detective

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in gruesome double murder

4 arrested and charged in connection to home invasion murder of New Jersey detective

D.C. Ellipse park where Harris is speaking has Trump connection

Florida man arrested in connection with the 2016 disappearance of his ex and their daughter

Filipino artist connects with his "Lola" through collaborative watercolors

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