Abolition Today

In honor of the passing of John Knippel, treasurer of No Exceptions North Carolina, and his slavery abolitionist legacy, we will rebroadcast this episode where Max, Yusuf, and John were together in the Paul Cuffee Abolitionist Center, Sumter, SC.

 

We dug deeply into the term and practice of involuntary servitude. What it is, how it works, who it applies to, why it's even legal, and how it's simultaneously ILLEGAL for every other nation in the world except the US.

We were joined by slavery abolitionist Samual Nathaniel Brown. Original author of the California abolition act which he wrote while incarcerated. He's one of the lead advocates for ACA8. The 2023 California Abolition Act.  California and North Carolina are the only two states that abolished slavery in their state constitution but added an exception to protect the practice of involuntary servitude.  As always we ask why, then provide real answers.

In honor of the passing of John Knippel, treasurer of No Exceptions North Carolina, and his slavery abolitionist legacy, we will rebroadcast this episode where Max, Yusuf, and John were together in the Paul Cuffee Abolitionist Center, Sumter, SC.

 

We dug deeply into the term and practice of involuntary servitude. What it is, how it works, who it applies to, why it's even legal, and how it's simultaneously ILLEGAL for every other nation in the world except the US.

We were joined by slavery abolitionist Samual Nathaniel Brown. Original author of the California abolition act which he wrote while incarcerated. He's one of the lead advocates for ACA8. The 2023 California Abolition Act.  California and North Carolina are the only two states that abolished slavery in their state constitution but added an exception to protect the practice of involuntary servitude.  As always we ask why, then provide real answers.

Yusuf, Max, and the ASNN Aboluminati are live on location from DC after the 52nd annual Congressional Black Caucus convention.

We'll talk about our experiences with legislators in our efforts to amplify the slavery abolition movement and to garner legislative support for a momentous year in 2024. We'll be introducing 16 slavery abolition bills from 16 states to change 16 constitutions.

All while support grows for the Abolition Amendment. A federal joint resolution to repeal the 13th amendment and replace it with a 28th amendment that abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude without exception as a punishment for crime or any other reason.

Of course we'll tie it all together with music, spoken word, and the teachings of Slavery Abolitionist ancestors brought to life for a new generation.

Consider tonight as a follow up to last week's episode with a review of recent United States Supreme Court rulings on extreme sentences for juveniles: the death penalty, life without the possibility of parole, and 8th Amendment violations in sentencing juveniles.

 

Max has a much-deserved day off. Yusuf will be joined by guest co-host Curtis Davis, Co-Director of State Operations of the Abolish Slavery National Network, Executive Director of Decarcerate Louisiana, and author of "Slave State: Evidence of Apartheid in America" which was also made into a documentary.

 

We'll have music, insightful conversation, uplifting, educational, and inspirational discussions, and as always we'll bring the voices of the abolitionist ancestors back to life for a new generation with our Bridging The Gap segment.

Jaubrae Dixon is a 26-year-old advocate of rehabilitation. Using his personal experiences, insight, and determination towards being a part of the solution, Jaubrae has authored a self-help group - now turned Non-Profit organization - by the name of C.H.A.N.G.E.S, that was designed to assist other men searching for true change in their own life.

Incarcerated at the age of 17 years old, Jaubrae’s life was abruptly flipped completely upside down. Faced with tragedies, the strain of everyday prison life, and his own internal struggle of searching for his true identity - through the grace of God - Jaubrae prevailed. After 9 years of incarceration, Jaubrae was finally freed, but his work towards helping others hasn’t stopped.

Blessed with his first real chance at life, and driven by his purpose of cultivating generational change, Jaubrae has focused his attention towards continuing the same drive that he had while inside. Everything about his journey played a part in where he is now in his life, and with his whole new lease, Jaubrae intends to keep the same energy in advocating for the next brother, or sister, earning their freedom too!

 

Join us. Tune in, Tell a Friend, Things will never be the same again. 

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The focus is often on adults. What they endure. What they are fighting. What horrors they must overcome.

But what about our children?

As a parent who has lost multiple sons to this system and decades of their lives I gotta tell you. This episode was difficult to produce. Nonetheless, the truth must be told. If you're ever going to join us to abolish legalized constitutional slavery in law and practice, all the reasons you need are in this episode.

Bring plenty of kleenex, a punching bag, and some pom poms. It's gonna be an emotional roller coaster ride.

The focus is often on adults. What they endure. What they are fighting. What horrors they must overcome.

But what about our children?

As a parent who has lost multiple sons to this system and decades of their lives I gotta tell you. This episode was difficult to produce. Nonetheless, the truth must be told. If you're ever going to join us to abolish legalized constitutional slavery in law and practice, all the reasons you need are in this episode.

Bring plenty of kleenex, a punching bag, and some pom poms. It's gonna be an emotional roller coaster ride.

This Sunday we face the issue of potential civil war as it is and not as we want it to be. We'll let you hear what we've heard and listen to what the experts are saying. We'll also let those calling for a civil war speak for themselves. From police to the president. In their own damning words.

We've got powerful music to match and we'll bring the words of our wise abolitionist ancestors back to life for a new generation in our Bridging The Gap segment. They have so much left to teach and you're gonna learn today.

It's been a rough two weeks as our co-host Yusuf Hassan dealt with the passing and internment of his father Joseph. A huge fan of the program and a slavery abolitionist.

But, on August 27th we're back and broadcasting LIVE from Denver Colorado at the Abolish Slavery National Network Anniversary Event!

We'll talk with ASNN organizers and recap the weekends events. We will discuss the future of slavery abolition and turn it all up with amazing music and spoken word.

Then, we'll close it all out with an epic speech from Frederick Douglass read by Ossie Davis in our Bridging The Gap segment.

We introduced all of it right here on Abolition Today when it began and we'll reintroduce it in 2023.

Ladies and gentlemen. We Are The Abolish Slavery National Network and in only five short years 8 state constitutions no longer allow slavery as a punishment for crime because we exist. We are here. God willing, we'll be here till the job is done and the battle is won.

Amen and amen.

Please keep our brother Yusuf Hassan and his family in your prayers as they are going through very troubled times.

In his absence I'll be joined by multi published, multi recorded, Spoken Word legend, Tribal Raine. AKA Mrs Parthas. :)

In this episode we're dropping mics and exploding truth bombs while amplifying voices that break the issues down so succinctly it should be considered an art form.

Of course we've got powerful music and poetry lined up as well as bringing the voices of our abolitionist ancestors back to life for a new generation of slavery abolitionists.