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The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT), together with the American Freedmen Legal Fund (AFLF) and Freedmen Nation, remains committed to transparency, accuracy, and the responsible advancement of our work on behalf of Verified Freedmen. As our work continues to expand, there has been increased interest in how our institution is structured, how funds are managed, and how outcomes are produced. We welcome that interest and believe it is important to clearly explain how our m

Since our last transparency release, the American Freedmen Legal Fund (AFLF) has continued to expand its Legal Advocacy work, beneficiary support, and institutional development under the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust. We are releasing the April 2026 Transparency & Impact Report, which reflects cumulative work from June 2024 through April 2026. ➡️ Read the full report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rYHRXtVFDXm5qvaqGP-VX-Vam058bBOF/view?usp=drivesdk What’s New in This

Athletes generate wealth—but too often, they don’t control it. From college recruits navigating NIL deals to professional athletes signing multi-million dollar contracts, the same risks show up repeatedly: unclear agreements, mismanaged earnings, outside control over identity, and a lack of long-term protection. The result is a cycle where value is created—but not retained. The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) exists to change that. This is not about representation in t