Wilberforce
Americannoun
noun
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Samuel. 1805–73, British Anglican churchman; bishop of Oxford (1845–69) and Winchester (1869–73)
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his father, William. 1759–1833, British politician and philanthropist, whose efforts secured the abolition of the slave trade (1807) and of slavery (1833) in the British Empire
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Ms. Garnett is not involved with Ben Gamla or Wilberforce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
In 2008, Congress passed the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act, or TVPRA, which provides enhanced protections for children—including immigrant children—who are particularly vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation.
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2025
"In the early hours of Sunday, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at the Wilberforce barracks. The have been rebuffed," information minister Chernor Bah said in the statement.
From Reuters ● Nov. 26, 2023
On the line was Virginia-based Dominion Energy, offering to give money to Wilberforce University, the small historically Black college where she is in charge of fundraising.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023
At Wilberforce, Dorothy earned “splendid grades” and chose math as her major.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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