American Fashion Designer B Michael and CEO Mark-Anthony Edwards of b Michael AMERICA have been named one of New York’s “New Abolitionists” by the Sanctuary for Families and the New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition. B Michael and Mr. Edwards were honored at The Paley Center for Media in New York City on December 2, 2014 for their efforts to combat human trafficking in New York State.
“We are honored and humbled to be included in this incredible group of people, unified in our commitment to eradicating human trafficking,” B Michael and Mr. Edwards said. “Thousands of vulnerable young trafficking victims will remain trapped in the hellish life they were coerced into until our laws hold their evil predators accountable. And most importantly, we have to give victims the support and services they need to break free of their exploitation and begin to rebuild their lives.”
Others joining B Michael and Mr. Edwards in “New York’s New Abolitionists” program, designed to raise awareness through photo portraits of the group taken by renowned photographer Lyn Savarese, includes Cyrus Vance, Jr., Michael Bloomberg and Diana Taylor, Tina Fey and Seth Meyers.