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For historical accuracy and record correction, early American source material must be used—not modern racial constructs. The American Dictionary of the English Language , compiled by Noah Webster, reflects how people were described and classified in the early United States, before later racial consolidation. In this dictionary, “copper-colored” is a recognized racial descriptor associated with the native inhabitants of the Americas, commonly identified at the time as American

Effective February 1, 2026, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT), in coordination with the American Freedmen Legal Fund (AFLF), will begin formal enforcement of Soulaan merchandising licensing. This enforcement action applies to any commercial use of the name “Soulaan”—including, but not limited to, apparel, accessories, promotional goods, digital products, events, and branded experiences. What This Means Soulaan is a protected cultural and commercial identifier. Begi