Oct 27th, 2008 · Nobel laureate Toni Morrison says she wanted to "remove race from slavery" in her new novel. Set in 17th century America, A Mercy features black, white and Native American characters in different degrees of servitude.
Apr 29th, 2008 · The slavery of Europeans was a prelude to the mass slavery of Africans in the Americas. For more, Farai Chideya talks with the co-author of a new book about the harsh and surprising reality of white indentured servitude in colonial America.
Jun 13th, 2007 · The State Department says several Arab nations -- including some close allies -- are failing to crack down on modern-day slavery: trafficking in humans who are forced into prostitution or indentured servitude.