Fight Against Slavery and Human Trafficking, Join the Battle

Sound of Freedom

I recently streamed the Sound of Freedom on Prime Video, (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7599146/). The movie from Angel Studios depicts the human trafficking of children and one man’s fight to rescue some of those children. Emotionally engaging without being too graphic, it is a reminder of how we rarely recognize the extent of the evil that exists in our backyard.

The movie achieved box office success and criticism from some of the Hollywood elite. The same group who may have been associated with or acquainted with Jeffery Epstein, (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Epstein), the accused sex trafficker. The courts recently allowed the release of the list of his associates, which includes former U.S. Presidents and at least one member of the British royal family. It seems to me our leaders and cultural influencers don’t want us to know the extent of the problem.

Our current administration has disregarded the security of our southern border, allowing thousands of immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally. Many of them are minors without their parents. With the cartel’s influence and control of parts of Mexico, it provides an easy opportunity for them to increase the amount of trafficking from Central and South America into the U.S. It is a lucrative business accounting for over 150 billion dollars each year. (Cracking The $150 Billion Business Of Human Trafficking (forbes.com))

You can help in the fight to stop human trafficking. Many organizations are working to bring the problem out into the open and to fight against the traffickers. Search online and find one you can support. Remember, we are all created in the image of God.

New Book

In the book I am currently revising, the protagonist falls into the hands of raiders who take him and others from the village where he lives. The raiders take the captives to the coast and sell them as slaves. A significant part of the story involves his time in slavery. Because slavery is a sensitive issue for many people, some suggested I submit the manuscript to a sensitivity reader before publication.

I hope to have the manuscript ready to publish later this year, but that may depend on my ability to pay for the costs associated with editing, a cover design, and proofreading. I started a business to pay for my publishing costs, but book sales are almost nonexistent, so the business has made no money, making it an expensive hobby. Don’t forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter and buy my first book. Buy Now – Authors Need Encouragement