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    Wesleyan students Sophie Zetzsche, Melany Mendez, Alayna Fogarty and Sofia Vallejo draw red X’s on their hands. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Senior Ben Smoke draws a red X on his hand to promote ending slavery. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Seniors Ansley Cotter and Grace Kennedy pose with their red X’s. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Senior Melany Mendez draws a red X on her hand to Shine a Light on Slavery. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    End It Movement. enditmovement.com.

When the term slavery comes up in today’s culture, it is easy to think of it as a crime of the past. But in fact, it is the exact opposite. The estimated number of slaves around the world today is around 40 million, which is higher than it was when slavery was legal throughout the 19th century. And the number of enslaved people is constantly increasing. Today, slavery is the fastest growing crime in the world (End It Movement).

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