African American & Native Politics

Freeminds is an African American and Native American led political movement built on the belief that society must serve the people not corporations or elites. Our movement begins with a clear understanding that the government and many global systems of power have been shaped by centuries of structural oppression that continues to this day.

The roots of this oppression trace back to the Doctrine of Discovery, an ideology created by European powers to justify the seizure of land, labor, and resources. It gave rise to slavery, colonization, and the systematic exploitation of people considered “lesser” or “expendable.” The slave institution did not only affect African-Americans, it included  poor whites as indentured servants, and others who were forced into labor for the benefit of elites. Even after the Civil War, systems of oppression persisted and adapted due to the assassination of Abe Lincoln (only days after the war) and having a southerner put into office reinstating the slave institution, reinforced by laws, politics, and economic structures, creating the illusion of freedom while maintaining control.

Today, these same structures survive in more complex forms. The military-industrial complex, born from centuries of war and conquest, combines corporate profit, technological development, and government power to sustain itself. The prison-industrial complex continues the cycle of labor exploitation and political prisoners. Corporate lobbying, monopolized industries, and energy dependence on oil maintain control over wealth, resources, and decision-making. Even systems meant to help people such as schools, healthcare, and  technology  are often shaped to prioritize profit over well-being, discouraging critical thinking, creativity, and holistic approaches to health and energy.

Freeminds recognizes that this system exists not to serve the people but to benefit the few. The illusion of freedom is reinforced through distraction, contentment, and reliance on institutions that do not have our interests at heart.

Why Unite and Take Action:

Freeminnds exists because change will not come from those who benefit from the system, it must come from the people themselves. By uniting, communities can:

• Reclaim their power and independence.
• Build systems that prioritize human life, creativity, and progress.
• Create a society where opportunity, safety, and well-being are guaranteed for all, not just the privileged few.

 The 9 virtues are guides for making strong, purposeful decisions in life.  

• Control of Thought – Take command of your mind. Don’t let fear, doubt, or society’s lies decide how you think. Be aware, be deliberate, and own your focus. 
• Control of Actions and Emotions – Don’t let circumstances or people dictate how you act or feel. Move with intention. Respond instead of reacting. Be steady, even when everything around you is not.
• Confidence in Your Ability to Learn and Teach – Trust that you can grow, understand, and share knowledge. Your mind is powerful; your experience matters. Teach others what you learn and uplift your community.
• Freedom from Resentment – Let go of anger and grudges that weigh you down. Resentment traps you in the past; releasing it gives you clarity, focus, and strength.
• Identity with a Spiritual Life – Recognize something greater than yourself. Connect to a purpose, principle, or energy that guides your decisions and gives meaning beyond survival.
• Courage in the Face of Adversity – Life will test you. Stand firm. Face challenges head-on. Growth and freedom come from persistence and bravery.
• Truth – Seek honesty at all costs. Know reality, call out lies, and live in alignment with what is real. Truth is the foundation of freedom.
• Love – Act with care, compassion, and solidarity. Build and protect relationships, communities, and systems that nurture life rather than exploit it.
• Life – Value existence itself. Protect your body, your mind, and your community. Fight for the conditions where people can truly live, not just survive.