Children and youth are trafficked globally and in the United States at alarming rates. However, rarely are labor trafficked children recognized if systems and individuals zero in only on the victimization of children by sex traffickers. Labor trafficking, or forced labor of children, is often overlooked by many people and systems. The children who are […]
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Join Dr. Christopher Rein, of Air University Press at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, author of the forthcoming book Mobilizing the South: The 31st Infantry Division, Race, and the Pacific War. The 31st Infantry “Dixie” Division included pre-war members of the Florida National Guard, who helped to build one of America’s largest training centers in […]
The Salvation Army of Tallahassee is looking for volunteers who are interested in serving their local community! Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact? We need you! To serve the needs of our community during a disaster or during other times of need, we need trained […]
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Join us for Bryce Speed’s solo show, “Everyday, Evermore” at Venvi Art Gallery from February 16th to March 17th. For his second solo show with Venvi Art Gallery, Speed is exploring how we navigate and search for fulfillment in our everyday lives. His poignant abstract compositions serve as a starting point for reflecting deeply on our […]
Do you love wine, charcuterie boards, or desserts? Want something fun to do before Valentines Day with a date or with friends? All of the above? Well then come out for a fun night! WHERE: Fenn Chiropractic, 1989 Capital Circle NE STE 1 32308 WHAT: Dr. Shannon Lord, D.C. will be going into depth about […]
It’s easy to lose touch with just how extraordinary it is that America’s charting Declaration named “the pursuit of happiness” right up there with life and liberty as our opening argument to stick it in the king’s eye. So are we happy? If you look at objective measures of late, the answer is “no.” And our sense […]
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STAC Board Member and Pastor Douglas Harris of Midway Unity Fellowship Church of Midway, FL will lead a LIVE discussion with Dr. Jacquelynn Hairston on January 20th at 7pm. This program will continue a dedicated and long-term focus on social justice and human trafficking in Gadsden County and a call to action by and for […]
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This panel discussion will focus on how human trafficking can occur on our state’s higher education campuses and how institutions of higher learning can and should respond. Presenters from Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University, Florida International University, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC). REGISTER […]
Labor trafficking – also called “forced labor” is far more common that people think, here in North Florida and around the nation. Both the civil and criminal sides of the justice system – and our entire community – are vitally important to recognizing this reality, preventing forced labor, and fully supporting survivors. This includes active […]
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Everyone in the community should be able to recognize and respond to human trafficking. In particular, the business community has a unique and important role in preventing trafficking and safely and effectively responding. Whether open to the public or not, employees, managers and others in the workplace can be the eyes and ears of the […]
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“The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has always been here serving the business community. I think it’s important for business owners and managers in Tallahassee to really look at all of the new services the Chamber is providing that especially new businesses. The Business Advocacy Committee over the last few years has lead the charge on every major public policy issue the community has faced. With the BAC’s efforts, the business community is on the front end of discussions helping to lead direction and provide facts instead of waiting for things to happen. We owe the Chamber a lot of kudos for their proactive focus.”
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