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Georgia congresswoman wants to get rid of slavery in todays society

Congresswoman Nikema Williams wants to abolish the exception that allows for slavery in the United States

Congresswoman Nikema Williams
Jemal Countess / Stringer

June 19th marks the celebration of "Juneteenth" where slaves in all states became officially free in the United States. Ahead Juneteenth weekend, Congresswoman Williams is pushing to abolish the amendment allowing for those considered slaves due to "a punishment for crime." This means those in prison are enslaved. There are nearly two million people behind bars and many are disproportionately Black and are legally still enslaved.

Check out the full interview on the Big Tigger Morning Show:

Congresswoman Nikema Williams wants to abolish the exception that allows for slavery in the United States