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Post by downhomeheather on Sept 23, 2015 12:43:28 GMT -5
Sep 22, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Hundreds attended "End Slavery Tennessee’s" annual luncheon Tuesday, and Grammy Award winning artist Alison Krauss was the guest speaker. EST is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive aftercare to Tennessee human trafficking survivors and working to make systemic changes needed in the state. Human Trafficking has become far more common in Tennessee than many people realize. The third annual fund-raising luncheon was held in the Music City Center Tuesday morning. Krauss spoke on the issue of slavery in Tennessee, and how glad she was to be in attendance. “We live in a time where atrocity is defined by arguing freedom against freedom, and I can’t begin to tell you the privilege I feel to be in the presence of people, whose mission is to rescue and deliver those who’s choices have been stolen from them,” said Krauss. At "End Slavery Tennessee," volunteers work directly with victims to get their lives back on track. (The article and a nice photo are here: www.scrippsmedia.com/newschannel5/news/Alison-Krauss-Speaks-At-End-Slavery-Tennessee-Luncheon-328727061.html)
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Post by philly on Sept 23, 2015 18:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by nascarholly on Sept 24, 2015 11:41:51 GMT -5
^^^ Thanks for getting that clip up here! That may be the first time that I have ever seen Alison speak about what I guess would be labeled a political matter. God bless you and her always!!! Holly P.S. I love seeing her talk about other things that matter to her besides music. Its a way to get to know her better! 
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Post by downhomeheather on Sept 24, 2015 13:19:09 GMT -5
I will keeping my eyes open for a LONGER video of this, I hope I can find her entire speech, that would be nice!!!! (Any help would be nice too!)
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