William Wilberforce Speaks Out Against Slavery

<p>On 12th May 1789, William Wilberforce MP stood up in the Houses of Parliament to speak out against slavery. It was the first step toward the eventual abolition of the owning and trading of human beings.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/DcugRNcjT_8">Watch this episode on YouTube.</a></p> <p>Support me and get lots of extra benefits by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENV6bjvjU8F5XrLh1YsBPg/join">joining my YouTube channel</a> or my Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory">Patreon.com/BritishHistory</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/british-history/message