March 24 — A Call for Presence, Precision, and Protection at the African Burial Ground

On March 24, the global reparations conversation will come directly to New York.

The Government of Ghana, alongside the African Union, is advancing its position before the United Nations and will be making a symbolic appearance at the African Burial Ground National Monument—a site of profound historical and cultural significance.

Freedmen Nation is organizing a coordinated presence through individuals and supporters based in New York.

We are calling for a strong, visible, and disciplined turnout.

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Why This Matters

The African Burial Ground is not an abstract global symbol.

It is a sacred site containing the remains of early people of African descent in colonial New York—many of whom lived and died under conditions that would later define American chattel slavery.

Their history is directly tied to the formation of what would become the Freedmen.

This is not about rejecting history.

This is about ensuring historical precision.

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Our Position

The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) maintains:

• Representation must be historically accurate

• The identities of those buried must not be generalized

• The narrative must reflect their lived reality in America

Campaign Message:

“Africa is not our Voice.”

This is not a statement of division.

It is a statement of jurisdiction, identity, and historical clarity.

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March 24: Show Up — The Right Way

We are calling for bodies, presence, and visibility throughout the day.

But we are also calling for discipline.

This is federal ground, managed by the National Park Service.

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Know the Rules

• Large demonstrations require permits

• Groups over 25 people may trigger enforcement

• The site must remain respectful and non-disruptive

• No structures, staging, or amplified sound without authorization

This is a sacred memorial first—not a protest venue.

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Strategic Presence

To be effective:

• Maintain a visible but controlled presence at the site

• Wear American attire (flags, colors, or everyday clothing)

• Use clear, simple messaging

• Document everything

For larger gatherings, positioning nearby (non-federal space) allows for stronger expression without legal risk.

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Suggested Sign Messaging

Keep it clear. Keep it disciplined.

• “Africa Is Not Our Voice”

• “Historical Precision Matters”

• “Freedmen Are a Distinct People”

• “Respect the Ancestors — Tell It Right”

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This Is About More Than One Day

The African Burial Ground exists today because people showed up.

In the 1990s, community action ensured the protection and recognition of this site when it was at risk of being lost.

That same level of awareness is required now—but with strategy, discipline, and clarity.

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Final Word

March 24 is not about disruption.

It is about:

• Presence

• Representation

• Historical accuracy

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Freedmen Nation is organizing.

New York must show up.

Stand firm.

Stay disciplined.