Maria Suarez

spokesperson against trafficking and slavery

Guest

Former slave and spokesperson against trafficking and slavery, she works with victims of domestic violence at the nonprofit National Council of Jewish Women and a private organization called About Faith

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When state and federal agents raided an El Monte garment factory in 1995, they confirmed that slavery is a reality in modern America.

Slavery in America

When state and federal agents raided an El Monte garment factory in 1995, they confirmed that slavery is a reality in modern America.

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