The Latest Breaking News from Slavery

Louisiana voters will decide in November on a constitutional amendment that would remove language from the state constitution that allows involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The amendment would also add language to say that the section of the constitution prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude “does not apply to…

For decades, nine U.S. Army bases have carried the names of men who fought against the U.S. Army – in a war waged to defend and perpetuate the slavery of people of African descent.

Giving back what isn’t yours is a fundamental way of righting a wrong. Admitting mistakes and making amends is another. These are not controversial statements. But when it comes to American history and the fraught question of who profited from slavery and what, if anything, should be done about it…

Georgia still struggles with its history of slavery, segregation and racial injustice, but voters in the Deep South state have for the first time selected two Black candidates to represent the major parties in a U.S. Senate race

The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the PA news agency the gang ‘did lots of bad stuff.

Police identified at least 300 potential victims of organised crime group run by husband and wife in London and Essex

Maro Itoje has spoken out against England rugby anthem 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot', which has roots in American slavery, and has said he will no longer promote the song

A new crime-busting strategy has been launched by Greater Manchester Police to tackle criminal gangs

Letters: War, slavery and lack of social mobility are not limited to monarchical nations, writes Ian Roberts; plus letters from Harry Dickinson and Jenny Bushell