Picture by Hermes Riviera
"From every mountain side let freedom ring." Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this day (August 1) 1834 the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect abolishing slavery through out the British Empire. It may not quite have been the end though. Click here to find out more.
Bradford born and bred, I've been interested to watch BBC's 'Bradford On Duty'. There is much to celebrate about the city which has just been chosen as UK City of Culture 2025. Yet the tv series reveals a darker side to Bradford where modern slavery and people trafficking, it seems, are now a problem. If you suspect someone may be a victim of modern slavery in Bradford click here to find out what you can do.
Click here to listen to the wonderful Bob Marley singing about freedom.
Writing prompts:
- What does 'freedom' mean to you? Write about it for six minutes.
- Now write about a time when you have not felt free to do and say exactly how you please.
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