Tag Archives: slave labor
My eight year old son loves blueberries! The blueberries don’t need to be in a pie or dessert, he just tosses them into his mouth by the handfuls. Blueberries are not only immensely good for him, but have been able to teach him about slave labor. In May, we were shopping at the local grocery store. He saw a pint of blueberries and asked if we could buy them. After looking at the label, I said no. The Department of … Continue reading
This week, in unexpected places, I was exposed to the ideas of child slave labor and sex slavery. I appreciate when individuals and organizations are able to address human trafficking within the context of their mission. I tell my friends and colleagues that everyone can do something to stop slavery. These are two examples of groups using their talents and exposing their audiences to the issue of human trafficking. Good job. What can you do within your circle of influence? … Continue reading
Yesterday I had to do grocery shopping. I decided to go to Winn Dixie, because in addition to needing food I also needed gas and wanted to use Fuel Perks. Although buying groceries is never the highlight of my week, I was pleasantly surprised in the baking aisle. Winn Dixie now offers fair trade sugar under their own name brand! If you received my Free Report, “Grocery Items Made by Slaves”, you might recognize that sugar cane is one of … Continue reading
Earlier this week, I spoke at a mother’s group about slavery. It was a great discussion and I appreciated the questions and responses from the ladies. Even more I was touched but what happened later in the week. I received an email from one of the mothers asking how to check if the materials she used for her business were free from forced or child labor. After our email correspondence, she researched her supply companies and found that there was … Continue reading
