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Freedmen Status Correction Officially Filed with U.S. Census and OMB
On March 27, 2025 , the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust mailed certified letters to two of the most powerful federal agencies that...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 102 min read


Declaration of Trust Governance & Oversight of Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust
Structure protects sovereignty. Governance protects the mission. The Declaration of Trust Governance & Oversight is a foundational...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 81 min read


Defending Freedmen Status: New Eligibility & Protection Policy Announced
The American Freedmen Legal Fund has officially released its Eligibility & Protection Policy , setting a clear and structured path for...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 62 min read


We Are Standing with Karmelo Anthony Until All Facts Are Known
The recent tragedy at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, has shaken a community and sparked national conversation. A young man,...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 52 min read


How the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Will Defeat Land Banks
Land banks have quietly become one of the most destructive forces working against the survival of Black land ownership in America....

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 42 min read


Freedmen Nation Appoints Trust Education & Empowerment Administrator
Strengthening Generational Wealth for Freedmen Families Freedmen Nation is proud to announce the appointment of a Trust Education &...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 42 min read


Declaration of Land & Economic Rights of Freedmen
Land is power. Ownership is freedom. And economic control is reparative justice. The Declaration of Land & Economic Rights of Freedmen ...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 31 min read


The Declaration of Digital & Genealogical Data Sovereignty of Freedmen: Reclaiming Our Story
In an age where data is power, ownership of our story has never been more critical. Today, Freedmen Nation formally announces the...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 32 min read


Freedmen Nation Welcomes Its First Official Clerk
In a major step toward expanding its administrative capacity and internal accountability, Freedmen Nation proudly announces the...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 21 min read


Freedmen Nation Appoints National Donor Advocates Administrator
Strengthening Sponsorship Strategy and Trust Oversight The Freedmen Nation , operating under the auspices of the Freedmen Reparations...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Apr 11 min read


Now Hiring: Administrators and Assistants to Lead Our Freedmen Donor Advocates
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust is expanding—and we’re calling on talented, committed individuals to help us grow. As part of this...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 311 min read


The Declaration of Land & Economic Rights for Freedmen
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has taken another historic step forward with the release of the Declaration of Land & Economic Rights...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 281 min read


Updated: Freedmen Nation Is Now Accepting Administrators and Volunteers for Work Groups
Updated June 16, 2025 - Freedmen Nation is officially in soft opening, and we’re building a foundation that will guide generations of...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 283 min read


Declaration of Status-Based Eligibility for Freedmen
In the ongoing struggle for reparative justice, clarity and precision are not just helpful—they are necessary. The Declaration of...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 282 min read


Boycott: Don Keith Refuses to Retract Misinformation, Freedmen Nation Responds with Full Boycott
After issuing a formal press release and sending a direct email to Don Keith demanding the removal of his offensive and historically...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 271 min read


Reclaiming the Legacy: Why the Freedmen’s Savings Bank Must Return to Freedmen Control
In 1865, at the close of the Civil War, the United States Congress chartered a financial institution designed to help newly freed Black...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 272 min read


Reclaiming the Right to Define Ourselves: The Declaration of Cultural Sovereignty for Freedmen
On March 25, 2025, a powerful step was taken to protect and uplift the unique identity of Freedmen. The Declaration of Cultural...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 261 min read


Freedmen Trust Files Official Federal Objection to Racial Classification
Today marks a pivotal moment in the fight to protect the identity and lineage of Freedmen in America. The Freedmen Reparations Fund...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 252 min read


Declaration of Political Status of Freedmen
On March 24, 2025, a historic step was taken to solidify the identity and rights of a group long overlooked in American legal and...

Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 241 min read
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