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These documents establish legal authority, define protections, and outline rights exclusively for Verified Freedmen.Â



Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Issues Declaration: Freedmen Founded Hip Hop & Rap
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has issued a historic declaration asserting that Hip Hop and Rap were founded in Freedmen communities...
Freedmen Nation
1 day ago1 min read


The Declaration That Reclaims Juneteenth
On May 23, 2025 , the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) formally issued the Declaration of Commemorative Governance and Licensing...
Freedmen Nation
1 day ago2 min read


Freedmen Credit Unit Declaration Signed: A New Chapter in Self-Governed Reparations
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has formally signed the Freedmen Credit Unit Declaration, establishing a revolutionary financial...
Freedmen Nation
2 days ago2 min read


Historic Declaration Signed to Protect Verified Freedmen Families
We are proud to announce that the Declaration of Freedmen Family Protection and Jurisdiction Over Child Welfare Matters has been...
Freedmen Nation
3 days ago2 min read


James Brown Officially Declared a Verified Freedman by the Trust
On May 21, 2025, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust issued a formal Declaration of Verified Freedman Status recognizing James Brown, the...
Freedmen Nation
4 days ago1 min read


FRFT Declares Authority Over Freedmen and Slavery References in Public Education
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) has officially issued a groundbreaking Declaration of Licensing Oversight that asserts sole...
Freedmen Nation
May 171 min read


FRFT Issues Binding Declaration Over HBCUs: No More Free Use of Freedmen Identity
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) has issued a binding legal declaration asserting full licensing authority over all use of...
Freedmen Nation
May 172 min read


Slavery Is Now Licensed: Trust Issues Public Enforcement Declaration
For over 150 years, the suffering of enslaved Americans has been told, sold, and exploited by institutions, organizations, and media...
Freedmen Nation
May 162 min read


Trust Declares Sole Authority to Issue Genealogy Certifications for Verified Freedmen
On May 15, 2025 , the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust officially issued the Declaration of Authority to Issue Certification of...
Freedmen Nation
May 151 min read


Freedmen Trust Reclaims Control Over Cultural Naming and Historical Identity
On May 12, 2025, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust issued its official Declaration of Cultural Naming & Historical Identity...
Freedmen Nation
May 131 min read


Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Issues Declaration of Exclusive Verification Authority
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has officially issued its Declaration of Exclusive Verification Authority and Prohibited Affiliations...
Freedmen Nation
May 121 min read


The Declaration of Legal Status Restoration: Ending the Erasure of Freedmen
For over a century, the status of American Freedmen—those lawfully emancipated from U.S. chattel slavery—has been stripped, diluted, and...
Freedmen Nation
May 122 min read


Freedmen Trust Establishes Internal Judiciary to Enforce Law and Ethics
On May 12, 2025, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust officially issued its Declaration of Internal Judiciary & Conflict Resolution...
Freedmen Nation
May 121 min read


Freedmen Trust Issues Succession Plan to Ensure Permanent Governance
On May 12, 2025, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust formally issued its Declaration of Trust Termination & Succession Plan —a landmark...
Freedmen Nation
May 121 min read


Freedmen Trust Expands Legal Authority Over Revenues, Land, and Business Operations
On May 12, 2025, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust issued an expanded Declaration of Revenue Governance, Monetization Rights &...
Freedmen Nation
May 121 min read


U.S. Treasury Acknowledges Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust – Legal Standing Now in Effect
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has received the final FOIA response from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under Case...
Freedmen Nation
May 101 min read


New Declaration Shields Vulnerable Freedmen Under Trust Law
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) has issued a landmark declaration establishing new protections for vulnerable and high-risk...
Freedmen Nation
May 91 min read


New Declaration: Freedmen Veterans Officially Recognized Under Trust Law
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) has issued a powerful new declaration officially recognizing Verified Freedmen Military...
Freedmen Nation
May 91 min read


New Declaration: Freedmen Icons’ Estates Can Now Transfer Legal Interest for Trust Protection
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) has issued a new Declaration of Icon Estate Transfer Authority , allowing the estates of...
Freedmen Nation
May 82 min read


Declaration of Nationhood: Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Affirms Self-Governance
In a historic and sovereign act, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has signed the Declaration of Nationhood, formally affirming the...
Freedmen Nation
May 72 min read


Historic Step: Educational Institutions Declaration Signed Under the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has officially executed and signed the Declaration for Educational Institutions , marking a major...
Freedmen Nation
May 71 min read


Declaration of Historical Stewardship: Recognition of All Freedmen Historical Markers
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has formally issued a Declaration of Historical Stewardship asserting exclusive recognition of all...
Freedmen Nation
May 51 min read


Cultural Declaration: Southern Soul Music Officially Recognized as Freedmen Heritage
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has issued an official cultural declaration recognizing Southern Soul Music as a protected cultural...
Freedmen Nation
May 41 min read


Freedmen Nation Declares Political Sovereignty to Protect Status and Secure Self-Governance
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust has issued a formal Declaration of Political Sovereignty for Freedmen Nation, marking a historic...
Freedmen Nation
May 22 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


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


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


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


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


New Declaration: Business Operations, Investments & Ownership Secured Under Trust
On March 22, 2025, the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust officially executed and notarized the Declaration of Business Operations Location,...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 221 min read


Freedmen Nation Bylaws Finalized & Notarized
As of March 20, 2025, the Freedmen Nation Private Member Association (PMA) Bylaws have been officially completed and notarized. These...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 201 min read


Freedmen’s Bureau Declaration & Expansion Under Freedmen Nation PMA
On March 20, 2025, the Freedmen’s Bureau was officially declared and notarized under Freedmen Nation PMA. This Bureau will serve Freedmen...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 201 min read


ANNOUNCEMENT: The Official Declaration of Freedmen Verification Authority
We are pleased to announce that the Declaration of Freedmen Verification Authority has been officially notarized and is now legally...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 182 min read


Official Update: Email Sent to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Regarding the Amendment
On March 14, 2025, an official email was sent to the U.S. Department of the Treasury notifying them of the amendment to the Official...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 161 min read


Official Public Notice: Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Seeks Formal Recognition as the Sole Authority Over Freedmen Reparations
I have officially declared the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) as the designated Freedmen-led financial institution to manage,...
Freedmen Nation
Mar 132 min read
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