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The Enduring Legacy of Modern-Day Slavery and Its Impact on the Black American Community

September 01, 2024
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truthseekerx

Slavery in the United States officially ended with the 13th Amendment in 1865, but its legacy persists in various forms that continue to affect Black Americans today. The phrase “modern-day slavery” refers to practices and systems that, while not identical to the chattel slavery of the past, perpetuate economic, social, and psychological oppression within the

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