John Lavery (1856-1941) His portraits reflect an elegance & style of the Edwardian era.

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LOCAL CHURCHES: We are committed to raising awareness about human trafficking / modern slavery and would love to send an impact team to your local church / youth group. Interested? We would love to hear from you so please do get in touch.

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Joshua Johnson was the nation’s first professional African American painter of prominence. He was born into slavery but freed by his owner (and father) shortly after 1782. Through his ties to abolitionists, Johnson attracted local patrons in the city—like the Banksons.

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Sir John Lavery (20 March 1856 – 10 January 1941) was an Irish painter best known for his portraits and wartime depictions.

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Nurse Billam and Sister Currier circa 1919 by John Lavery, part of 's amazing Women's Work collection https://t.co/lNk1Ek7bcp

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The ABC's of February. "F" is for Frederick. Frederick Douglass was a social reformer/abolitionist/orator/statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement noted for his speeches and incisive antislavery writings.

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John Lavery

Il sentiero vicino al fiume,Maidenhead
"The path by the river,Maidenhead"

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Windy Day (Date unknown) from Sir John Lavery, R.A. on

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Happy Haitian Independence Day! 🇭🇹 On January 1, 1804, Haiti made history by being the first black republic in the world and the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery.

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Wijtze Valkema () — "I made this poster with the work of IJM in mind, who are fighting poverty, sex traffic and slavery worldwide and wanted to make something that captures how important it is being able to play.”

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Phillis Wheatley, (1753 – 1784) was the first published African-American female poet. Born in West Africa, she was sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight and transported to North America.

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*hacks intu school PA*

Kriby Facts All videougames characters haf their own personal motorcycles now,
but Kirby da only one who rescued his own motorcycle fom a life of slavery and truly cornsiders it his friend insted of just a means of cornveyance. thank u for listening.

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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month - my cover art for Squanto, an incredible life story from slavery to first friend of the Pilgrims.

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The Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron was formed in 1808 – tasked with hunting down and stopping Slave Ships

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