Even its name draws criticism as it invokes the network of safe houses and secret passages used by Black people to escape slavery. is run by Tim Ballard, who in 2019 was appointed by Donald J. Trump to an advisory council focused on ending human trafficking. has complied with all laws that regulate nonprofits and intends to cooperate fully with any official inquiry, if asked,” O.U.R. “I didn’t feel like anyone really ever talked about them,” Ingram Jones said. In the first weeks of Conquer 100, Lawrence navigated icy late-winter roads, howling wind, snow flurries and freezing rain.

Source: New York Times June 28, 2021 06:56 UTC