Simon Deng
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Simon Deng
A Sudanese refugee enslaved at the age of nine. He was enslaved when his neighbor asked Simon to accompany him on a trip. Simon was given as a gift to the neighbor's family. Having escaped slavery and emigrated to the United States, he travels the country addressing audiences which range from the United Nations to middle school students. His speeches focus on education and the anti-slavery movement.
