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Solomon Northup was born in the early 1800s in New York as a free man. He lived as a free man for over 30 years, until he was tricked into moving to Washington, DC, by men offering him a job as a musician. Once he made it to DC, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana, where he was forced to work on a plantation until he could make his escape. 12 Years a Slave was a fast best-seller when it was published just eight years before the Civil War, and is an integral text from the time period.

Booker T. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper, and proponent of the "do-it-yourself" idea. In his autobiography, he describes his early life as a slave on a Virginia plantation, his steady rise during the Civil War, his struggle for education, his schooling at the Hampton Institute, and his years as founder and president of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which was devoted to helping minorities learn useful, marketable skills.

This compilation comprises more stories of exotic slave training compounds; abduction and forced submission; of a life of sexual servitude—where you must serve your Master well...or else suffer the punishing consequences.

Dive into the gripping narrative of Charles Ball, an American slave born in 1780, who spent half a century in chains. This extraordinary account, as told to a lawyer who committed it to paper, offers a raw and deeply personal insight into Balls life. (Summary by Tom Causby)

One day, 13-year-old Jessie Bollier is earning pennies playing his fife on the docks of New Orleans; the next, he is kidnapped and thrown aboard a slave ship, where his job is to provide music while shackled slaves "dance" to keep their muscles strong and their bodies profitable. As the endless voyage continues, Jessie grows increasingly sickened by the greed, brutality, and inhumanity of the slave trade, but nothing prepares him for the ultimate horror he will witness before his nightmare ends - a horror that will change his life forever.

Tom Cheke's world is turned upside down when he is kidnapped from his home by Barbary corsairs during an audacious night raid. Sold into slavery in 17th-century Algiers, Tom carves out a promising, new life only to have it shattered once more. Another twist of fate throws him into the hands of a Scottish knight of the Order of St John and into a turbulent world of ciphers, spies, and assassinations.

Being a woman has to be the hardest job on the planet. We are expected to be a wife, mother, slave, and sex-goddess. A. Heyward’s Podcast will tackle what it’s like when life knocks a woman down, and she is expected to be Superwoman. The goal is to enrich, empower, and encourage every woman to keep going. Why? Because you are enough!!

Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Ben falls captive to a band of slave traders and their leader, Al Misurata. With his faithful dog, Ned, at his side, Ben must plot escape as the ship of scoundrels sails up the Libyan coastline toward Italy, where a trap awaits. Ruthless enemies and hard times appear around every bend, but Ben and Ned have quick wits to rely on and, just as important, one another.

In Thirty Years A Slave, Louis Hughes recounts his harrowing experience as a slave born near Charlottesville, Virginia, to a white father and a black enslaved mother. Serving primarily as a house servant, Hughes gained unique insight into the inner workings of the McGee cotton plantation and the McGee mansion in Tennessee. His vivid and poignant descriptions reveal the harsh realities faced by countless slaves who endured suffering and brutal punishments at the hands of Boss and his cruelly erratic wife. Through his narrative, Hughes not only sheds light on the dehumanizing effects of slavery ...

"'A Million Questions' from Descendants of Slaves Sold to Aid Georgetown" is from the May 21, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Rachel L. Swarns and Sona Patel and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Georgetown University Plans Steps to Atone for Slave Past" is from the September 01, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Rachel L. Swarns and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Every weekday at 5:30 a.m., Uziel Santos, 48, leaves for work. Like most drivers for ride-hailing apps in New York, he is drawn by early-morning surge prices, and those closest to his home in Astoria, Queens, are on the upper East Side of Manhattan, where children and parents book short, lucrative rides to school and work.

"Ride-Haling Drivers Are Slaves to the Surge" is from the January 14, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Masha Goncharova and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Insurance Policies on Slaves: New York Life’s Complicated Past" is from the December 18, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Rachel L. Swarns and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Slave/Servant/Human explores human experiences of slavery in the East Coast of Canada.

Join us as we delve into the powerful and inspiring story of a young slave woman determined to secure her freedom and the freedom of her children. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, by Harriet Jacobs, is a firsthand account of the horrors of slavery and the perseverance of the human spirit. Through her courage and determination, Jacobs offers a testament to the resilience of the human soul and a powerful reminder of the importance of justice and freedom. Subscribe now and be moved by the inspiring story of one woman's journey towards liberation.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our ...

In cases of separation, custody and divorce; people often say: "There’s his side of the story, her side, and then the truth is somewhere in the middle." We're going to challenge that notion and say that no, it is not the case at all. There’s the truth, and then there is the degree to which a pathological individual will go to in order to destroy someone for the sake of financial gain. The truth still lies exactly where it was. This is a podcast about today's indentured servants - divorced non-custodial and alienated parents, and the children away from whom they are torn. Follow the story ...

Hosted by Skye Khilji, a former corporate insurance wage slave who now travels the world year round. We interview people who successfully quit their 9 to 5 and are now living on their terms. Discover their exact path to freedom so you can start to figure out yours! https://freethewageslave.com/

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Two longtime friends - one a stand-up comedian, one a simple retail worker- try to prove who the funny one actually is, while trying to find meaning in their lives, as well as the meaning of their podcast. Along the way, they talk about online dating, searching for and finding love, their careers, the odd daily occurrences that happen in their silly little lives, and the weird news happening in society and pop culture that week. It's like a morning radio show, but on the Internet and with curse words.

Welcome to Chatting with Slava the Jordanian! This podcast dives into the fascinating world of immigrant entrepreneurship. Each week, Dr. Slava Shaker Al-Nabulsi, an immigrant entrepreneur herself, brings you inspiring stories of resilience, determination, and success.Join us as we uncover the mindset that empowers immigrants to overcome barriers, break limiting beliefs, and achieve their dreams. Featuring captivating interviews with immigrant entrepreneurs and expert advice, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating challenges and thriving in new environments.Tune in for insightful ...