I chatted with Emily Kenway who's a writer, an activist, and the author of The Truth About Modern Slavery. In the past, Emily has advised the first Anti-Slavery Commissioner for the UK, and she now researches and writes about crucial forces shaping our lives and communities.
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Read Emily’s article on the 46 people found dead in Texas on OpenDemocracy.net
Emily’s Website (+ Instagram & Twitter): https://www.emilykenway.com/about
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