Arthurwatkins2904

Your submission at Articles for creation: American Freedmen (August 9)

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AfC notification: Draft:American Freedmen has a new comment

I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:American Freedmen. Thanks! Theroadislong (talk) 20:47, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

AfC notification: Draft:American Freedmen has a new comment

I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:American Freedmen. Thanks! Theroadislong (talk) 20:53, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: American Freedmen (August 15)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by Utopes were: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

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Utopes _{(talk / cont)} 01:39, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your feedback on my submission. I appreciate your comments and understand the need for a more encyclopedic approach.

I would like to clarify the distinction between historical Freedmen and the contemporary American Freedmen. Historically, Freedmen refers to individuals who were freed from slavery following the American Civil War and their descendants during that period. Their identity and experiences were shaped by the immediate post-emancipation context and the challenges of reintegration into society.

In contrast, the term “American Freedmen” today is used to specifically refer to the descendants of these individuals, recognizing the unique heritage and historical experiences that differ from the broader racial categories often applied historically. This distinction is crucial for understanding the evolving identity and social issues faced by these descendants in contemporary times.

I will revise the submission to ensure it reflects these distinctions clearly and adheres to an encyclopedic format. Thank you for pointing this out. I will address the feedback and resubmit the draft for further review. 75.138.230.200 (talk) 01:54, 15 August 2024 (UTC)