Update: Content Removal and Clarification Regarding Soulaan Terminology

We are providing a brief public update regarding a recent matter involving the use of the term Soulaan in external media.

Following direct correspondence with UPROXX, including communication from UPROXX’s Office of General Counsel, the referenced article has been removed from circulation. During this exchange, UPROXX confirmed that they were not previously familiar with the term “Soulaan” or its meaning, and that their initial exposure came through publicly available material associated with Freedmen Nation.

Upon review, it became clear that the article framed Soulaan terminology through a Pan-African lens, which does not accurately reflect the Soulaan peoplehood as an American-formed identity arising from the historical, legal, and cultural experience of U.S. Freedmen. This misalignment was not intentional, but it resulted in contextual inaccuracies that warranted correction.

In written correspondence, UPROXX—through its general counsel—acknowledged the issue, clarified that no disrespect was intended toward the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust or the Soulaan peoplehood, and issued an apology for any offense caused. They also indicated openness to continued dialogue should further clarification be necessary.

We appreciate the prompt and professional manner in which this matter was resolved.

This outcome underscores why clear governance, defined terminology, and structured acknowledgment processes—including the Soulaan Lexicon and the Soulaan Acknowledgment Number (SAN)—exist. These frameworks are not punitive. They are designed to prevent confusion, avoid misclassification, and ensure that emerging language is not unintentionally absorbed into broader Pan-African or diaspora narratives that do not apply.

As always, our focus remains on:

• Protecting accuracy and institutional integrity

• Providing education rather than confrontation

• Building durable records that support long-term clarity and responsible use

We will continue to document milestones transparently and address issues directly when they arise, with an emphasis on resolution, respect, and institutional responsibility.