Mariah Long
Mariah was previously the Program Manager of End Slavery Now. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati's DAAP program with a degree in Digital Design.
The Urban Institute did a study on what forced labor looked like within the United States. This graphic shows a few of the many findings; you can read the entire report entitled Understanding the Organization, Operation, and Victimization Process of Labor Trafficking in the United States.
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November 09, 2015 Cazzie Reyes Story
Forced Labor in Fishing Boats
“I was born into poverty. I tried to study and go to school. After that, I tried to receive work and earn an income. So, I applied to a Thai company. I didn’t know I was going to be trafficked."
August 20, 2014 John Pepper Opinion
What It Takes for Real and Lasting Progress in Eradicating Contemporary Slavery
Contrast this to the issue of gay rights. This issue gained a “voice” (and an acutely personal one) when gay men and women “came out” and often went beyond that to celebrate the meaning of their partnership.
October 30, 2014 Minh Dang Opinion
Slavery Still Exists
Recently, John Stewart from The Daily Show challenged Bill O'Reilley to acknowledge white privilege, and the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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