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“The flow of people into the United States into slavery, it follows the other types of immigration into the United States, so people who are trying to build new lives, trying to build a better life.”

Quote by Kevin Bales

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Kevin Bales
Kevin Bales

Kevin Bales is a renowned author known for his extensive research on slavery. Born in 1952, he has been dedicated to uncovering the realities of slavery worldwide since the 1980s. Bales' work aims to raise awareness about the issue of slavery and drive social change. more

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