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Researchers for the center are collecting oral histories in communities on four continents that not only were slaving centers historically, but that are also still affected by that history.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022

When the men weren’t drilling on the guns, they were slaving in the rigging.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

Ursula and Gudrun were slaving in the bedrooms, candles were rushing about.

From The Rainbow by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

Aboard the Royal James the men were slaving like ants, preparing for the battle.

From The Black Buccaneer by Meader, Stephen W. (Stephen Warren)