Abolish Bondage Collectively (ABC)
A grassroots campaign working to eradicate structural racism and erase vestiges of slavery
We’ve experienced involuntary servitude.
Here Are Our Stories:
My story: John Cannon
Hi, my name is John Cannon. My first time going to an adult prison was when I was 16 years old. I was arrested and charged with robbery for stealing pizza and a money pouch from a pizza delivery man. I was subsequently certified as an adult by the court and sent to the Department of Corrections.... [Read More]
My Story: Jesse Burleson
I spent 31 years inside of California state prisons, from 1987 until 2018, and I can recall the slavery process vividly. I had chains wrapped around my waist and my wrists were fastened to them. I was told to kneel on a wooden box so that my legs could be shackled at my ankles restricting my movement to small, short steps. .... [Read More]
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ABC invites you to share your story of involuntary servitude with us.
First-hand accounts of the injustices of the criminal justice system help guide our advocacy in the right direction.