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How the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Will Defeat Land Banks
Land banks have quietly become one of the most destructive forces working against the survival of Black land ownership in America....
Arthur Watkins Jr.
8 hours ago2 min read
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Freedmen Nation Appoints Trust Education & Empowerment Administrator
Strengthening Generational Wealth for Freedmen Families Freedmen Nation is proud to announce the appointment of a Trust Education &...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
9 hours ago2 min read
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Boycott: Essence Magazine Is Erasing Freedmen History
Freedmen Nation has officially launched a boycott of @Essence Magazine. This decision comes after repeated attempts to engage with...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
15 hours ago1 min read
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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.
1 day ago1 min read
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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.
1 day ago2 min read
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Freedmen Nation Welcomes Its First Official Clerk
In a major step toward expanding its administrative capacity and internal accountability, Freedmen Nation proudly announces the...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
2 days ago1 min read
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Boycott: Black Lives Matter Turns Its Back on George Floyd & Breonna Taylor
On February 16, 2025 , we sent a formal email to Black Lives Matter (BLM) requesting that they allocate funding to support the...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
3 days ago1 min read
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Freedmen Nation Appoints National Donor Advocates Administrator
Strengthening Sponsorship Strategy and Trust Oversight The Freedmen Nation , operating under the auspices of the Freedmen Reparations...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
3 days ago1 min read
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Now Hiring: Administrators and Assistants to Lead Our Freedmen Donor Advocates
The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust is expanding—and we’re calling on talented, committed individuals to help us grow. As part of this...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
5 days ago1 min read
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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
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Freedmen Nation Is Now Accepting Administrators for Work Groups
Freedmen Nation is officially in beta, and we’re building a foundation that will guide generations of Freedmen into the future. We’re...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 282 min read
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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
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Reclaiming the Legacy: Why the Freedmen’s Savings Bank Must Return to Freedmen Control
In 1865, at the close of the Civil War, the United States Congress chartered a financial institution designed to help newly freed Black...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 272 min read
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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
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Freedmen Trust Files Official Federal Objection to Racial Classification
Today marks a pivotal moment in the fight to protect the identity and lineage of Freedmen in America. The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 252 min read
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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
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BREAKING: Official Legal Notice Sent to Oakland Reparations Fund – March 23, 2025
Today, I sent an official Cease and Desist and Demand Letter to the Oakland Reparations Fund after discovering a campaign that misuses...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 231 min read
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ANNOUNCEMENT: HISTORIC APPOINTMENT TO FREEDMEN NATION
We are honored to announce the appointment of our first Media, Outreach, and Communications Administrator within Freedmen Nation—a...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 221 min read
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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,...
Arthur Watkins Jr.
Mar 221 min read
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