Declaration of Land & Economic Rights of Freedmen
- Arthur Watkins Jr.
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Land is power. Ownership is freedom. And economic control is reparative justice.
The Declaration of Land & Economic Rights of Freedmen puts this truth into writing—formally securing what was denied for generations. This document affirms that land and economic development are not symbolic gestures—they are owed reparations, legally protected and preserved under the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust.
What This Declaration Does
This declaration locks in the principle that:
All land acquired through the Trust is for verified Freedmen only
Land cannot be sold, leased, or transferred to outside parties
Deed restrictions will protect Freedmen territory from gentrification or loss
Economic benefits—grants, capital, reparations—are reserved for Freedmen status, not racial categories
No DEI program, “minority” label, or immigrant-based classification can override these rights
This declaration also recognizes that commerce, intellectual property, and financial independence are essential to Freedmen sovereignty. Businesses, land, and cultural wealth must be secured for future generations—not diluted or stolen again.
Why It Matters
Historically, Freedmen were promised “40 acres and a mule”—and then watched as that land was taken, never returned, and handed to others. This declaration ensures that history does not repeat itself. It is a legal shield and a roadmap for wealth protection.
This isn’t about symbolism.
This is about securing control over our future.
This is the economic foundation of Freedmen Nation.
Read the Full Declaration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RSCcGC_YHuILXWlhTXCfnDoYR0r_bXih/view?usp=drivesdk
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