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Federal court asked to block Alabama parole policy amid ‘convict leasing’ allegations
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 4 months agoA group of current and formerly incarcerated people alleging state prisons are using slave labor...
Alabama Prisoners Sue State Over 'Modern-Day Slavery’ Work Programs
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 5 months agoCurrent and former prisoners in Alabama filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday arguing that the...
'Modern day slavery': Lawmakers, advocates seek change after Republic prison labor investigation
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 2 years agoReacting to an investigation by The Arizona Republic and KJZZ, lawmakers and advocates are calling...
As the nation celebrates Juneteenth, it’s time to get rid of these three myths about slavery
CNN via Yahoo News· 10 months agoTemple “Tempie” Cummins stoically stares at the camera with her arms folded in her lap, sitting...
While change underway, Nicholls State University's name a reminder of Confederate past
The Courier via Yahoo News· 9 months agoOf all the local institutions named for people with histories of racism and white supremacy, none...
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Creator Chad Feehan Is Hopeful for a Season 2: ‘I Would Love to Tell That...
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 4 months agoAnd yes, he also has plenty to say about the big reveal of Mister Sundown The post ‘Lawmen: Bass...
Columbia State kicks off 'Celebrating Our American Heritage' lecture series
Columbia Daily Herald via Yahoo News· 7 months agoColumbia State Community College will host its 37th annual “Celebrating Our American Heritage”...
Lawsuit challenges Alabama inmate labor system as 'modern day slavery'
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 5 months agoCurrent and former inmates announced a lawsuit Tuesday challenging Alabama's prison labor program as a type of “modern day slavery," saying prisoners are forced to work for little pay — and ...
THE 10: From an Asian festival to a ventriloquist show, what to do in Bay County this week
Panama City News Herald via Yahoo News· 2 years agoYour guide to the top 10 things to do, places to go for entertainment events, concerts, festivals,...
Louisiana Election Day: Who's on ballot; what are the constitutional amendments?
The Daily Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator on Election Day Tuesday as well as decide whether to...