Yes “black lives matter” but so does every life especially those still living in slavery today especially today which is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. But has it been abolished?
The exact origins of slavery are difficult to pinpoint though it is believed it did not take place in the hunter gather era. But historians can trace its roots back roughly 11,000 years. Slavery was known in civilizations as old as Sumer, as well as in almost every other ancient civilization, including ancient Egypt, ancient China, the Akkadian Empire, Assyria, Babylonia, ancient Iran, ancient Greece, ancient India, the Roman Empire, the Arab Islamic Caliphate and Sultanate, Nubia and the pre-Columbian civilizations.
After a very quick look at Google we should stop recriminating the past and focus on ending Human Trafficking which is modern parlance for the modern slave trade. Every human being has the right to freedom, whatever their colour, creed or social position. So what does Google have to say?
In which country is slavery still legal?
Slavery was legal in most societies at some time in the past but is now outlawed in all recognized countries. The last country to officially abolish slavery was Mauritania in 1981 when a presidential decree abolished the practice. However, no criminal laws were passed to enforce the ban. In 2007, "under international pressure", the government passed a law allowing slaveholders to be prosecuted. Nevertheless, there are an estimated 40.3 million people worldwide subject to some form of modern slavery.
What countries still have slaves?
India is first with 8 million, then China (3.6 million), Russia (794,000), Brazil (369,000), Germany (167,000), Italy (145,000), United Kingdom (136,000), France (129,000), Japan (37,000), Canada (17,000) and Australia (15,000). Despite being illegal in most nations, slavery is still present in several forms today.
What country has the most slaves today?
The United States
Andrew Forrest, founder of the organization, said that "The United States is one of the most advanced countries in the world yet has more than 400,000 modern slavesworking under forced labor conditions."
Which country has the highest rate of human trafficking?
Pakistan, Thailand, China, India, and Bangladesh are in the top 10 for countries with the largest number of trafficking victims around the world. India is at the top of the list with 14 million victims, China comes in second with 3.2 million victims, and Pakistan comes in at third with 2.1 million victims.
How many people are human trafficked in China?
150 million people
Internal trafficking is most pronounced among China's migrant population, which is estimated to exceed 150 million people. No wonder all manufacturing is in china now.
How many slaves are there in the UK today?
The Walk Free Foundation reported in 2018 that slavery in advanced democratic nations is much more common than previously known, in particular the United States and Great Britain, which have 403,000 and 136,000 slaves respectively.
Interesting website https://restavekfreedom.org/2018/09/11/the-history-of-slavery/