The 13th Amendment left a loophole. It legalized slavery “as punishment for crime.” Now, across the U.S., prisoners — white, black, brown, and disproportionately poor — are forced to work for little to no pay in state-run and federal labor camps. These states that still allow slavery in their constitutions should be known today as "Slave States". Do you live in one? ✊🏾 We’re the New Abolitionists. And we’re here to end the exception. #EndTheException #13thAmendment #PrisonSlavery #NewAbolitioni

Today's Black History Moment is about the 13th Amendment. The Thirteenth Amendment (Amendment XIII) to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. In Congress, it was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, and by the House on January 31, 1865. The amendment was ratified by the required number of states on December 6, 1865. Tuesday February 7, 5:00PM, Smith Auditorium, Building 12, Sinclair College's Diversity Office Presents: A Fr