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What the Treasury Acknowledgment Means for Freedmen Non-Profits
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury officially acknowledged the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) as a declared...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
May 12 min read
U.S. Treasury Acknowledges Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust: FOIA Case No. 2025-FO-00112
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury formally acknowledged receipt of a legal Declaration from the Freedmen Reparations...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
May 12 min read
Gullah Geechee People Officially Recognized by the Freedmen Trust
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has formally adopted Article XXV , recognizing the Gullah Geechee people as a culturally distinct...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
May 11 min read
Soulaan Recognized as a Cultural Identity by the Freedmen Trust
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has adopted Article XXII , officially recognizing the term “ Soulaan ” as a valid cultural identity...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
May 11 min read
Black Farmers Officially Recognized by the Freedmen Trust
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has formally adopted Article XXIV , recognizing Black Farmers as a key part of the historical and...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
May 11 min read
Honoring Black Cowboys: A Legacy of Land, Labor, and Freedom
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has officially recognized Black Cowboys under Article XXIII as an integral part of the historical...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
May 11 min read
Our Push for the Congressional Freedmen Caucus Has Already Begun
At Freedmen Nation, we are leading the charge to formally establish the Congressional Freedmen Caucus (CFC)—a political body in Congress...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 302 min read
Freedmen Excluded from Google Settlement — AFLF Demands Answers
This week, the American Freedmen Legal Fund is sending both a formal email and a certified letter to Attorney Ben Crump demanding...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 291 min read
American Freedmen Legal Fund Calls for the Termination of Jeff Ulbrich After NFL Draft Data Breach
April 28, 2025 — The American Freedmen Legal Fund has officially submitted a formal letter and email to the NFL League Office and the...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 282 min read
American Freedmen Legal Fund Challenges Spelman College on Freedmen Student Displacement
April 28, 2025 — The American Freedmen Legal Fund has formally contacted Spelman College regarding troubling reports that students...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 282 min read
American Freedmen Legal Fund Issues Formal Objection to Rockdale County Elementary School Incident
April 28, 2025 — The American Freedmen Legal Fund has issued a formal objection to Rockdale County Public Schools following a disturbing...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 282 min read
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust: Private Power One Step Below Government
Many people misunderstand the strength of the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust . Some think that because it isn’t a government agency, it...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 262 min read
Freedmen Nation Recognizes the Cultural Term “FBA” Under Article XXI
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has formally adopted Article XXI , which recognizes the term Foundational Black Americans (FBA) as a...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 241 min read
The Freedmen Trust Formally Recognizes “Negro” as a Historical Legal Classification
In a move rooted in historical precision and legal clarity, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has officially adopted the term “Negro”...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 232 min read
Why You Should Join Freedmen Nation Today
In a time where our history is diluted, our resources diverted, and our identity misrepresented, Freedmen Nation rises as a legal,...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 212 min read
Verifying Reparations: Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Demands Accountability from Justice League of Greater Lansing
Today, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust issued a formal notice to the Justice League of Greater Lansing regarding its newly launched...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 191 min read
Karmelo Anthony Legal Case and Misinformation
The American Freedmen Legal Fund is issuing this public announcement to clarify the ongoing legal situation regarding Karmelo Anthony and...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 191 min read
The Unbroken Promises: Enforcing Reconstruction Era Laws for Freedmen-Descendants
🧵🚨 NEW RELEASE: Digital Booklet for American Freedmen Descendants! 🚨 I am excited to announce the release of our FREE Digital Booklet...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 151 min read
Freedmen Nation Appoints International Criminal Court (ICC) Administrator to Advance Global Justice
In a historic move to elevate the voice of American Freedmen on the international stage, Freedmen Nation has officially appointed a...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 141 min read
Official Response Submitted to the U.S. Treasury Regarding FRFT Authority
This morning, I submitted a formal letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to their March 17, 2025 request for...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 112 min read
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