HISTORIANS AGAINST SLAVERY TO HOST A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMBATING SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING --SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2013.
HISTORIANS AGAINST SLAVERY TO HOST A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMBATING SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING --SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2013.
Cincinnati, Ohio — “Crossing Boundaries, Making Connections: American Slavery and Antislavery Now and Then,” a conference to be held at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center addresses the challenges of slavery and human trafficking in the 21st century. It brings together distinguished historians of slavery and abolitionism, nationally recognized antislavery activists, survivors of modern-day enslavement and human trafficking, community leaders, university and high school teachers, their students and others. Its goals are to develop dialogue and collaboration among all of these groups and lead to sustained antislavery learning, planning and action.
The conference is being chaired by University of Cincinnati History Professor Nikki Taylor, Ph.D. It will take place September 19-21, 2013, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio. Registration is free and open to all who are concerned about and wish to help combat contemporary slavery and human trafficking. Early registration is strongly encouraged, however, as space is limited.
“This conference will help expand our understanding of the global nature and persistence of slavery through addressing the relationship between historic and modern slavery and abolition,” said Luke Blocher, director of national strategic initiatives for NURFC. “Most importantly, it will provide an unprecedented opportunity for all participants—whatever their backgrounds— to begin working collaboratively against one of the great injustices of our time,” said Dr. Taylor.
Additional information and conference registration may be found at: http://
Contact: Stephanie A. Creech: 513.374.9500 ; creechs1@gmail.com
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