What Is Your Birthright?

This short and moving film, Birthright, by Sean Mullens is a testament to the will and drive of the human spirit to go after what they feel is their birthright. In this case, disabled Michael finds his freedom in the water. Inspiration at its best!


BIRTHRIGHT from Sean Mullens on Vimeo.

Product of Your Environment or Slave to the Grind?

Many people think that slavery was abolished in the 19th century; But a modern-day form of slavery is a slave in and of itself to our desires and consumerism. 21st-century slavery takes many forms, from forced prostitution to child trafficking to forced labor.

Child labor is so far removed from those of us living in the Western world that we tend to forget about its existence thanks to laws that protect people from being taken advantage of. We stroll into stores and throw products into our shopping bags and never once think about whether the people who made that product were fairly compensated.

This detailed map shows where products (everything from chile peppers to diamonds) are garnered using forced labor around the world--and, as you will see, this forced-labor slavery is certainly not taking place in North America or in Europe. So the next time you think about getting your brand new granite countertop, make sure you check that no people were hurt in the making of that product.

http://www.productsofslavery.org/