ASI Membership Initiative Underscores Urgency of Support for American Slave Nation
Dr. Gerald Higginbotham, Prime Minister of American Slaves, Inc. urges unity and membership support as ASI launches The Wait Is Over podcast. The release affirms ASI’s lineage-based identity, criticizes delays in reparations action, and cites AI research supporting distinct recognition of American Slave descendants.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) May 21, 2025 - Dr. Gerald A. Higginbotham, Prime Minister of American Slaves, Inc. (ASI), has issued an official statement outlining the vital importance of formal membership in the organization. Speaking during a live broadcast, Dr. Higginbotham emphasized that financial membership is essential to sustain ASI’s grassroots infrastructure, legal initiatives, and strategic programming.
He detailed the membership process, which includes an affordable cost structure, benefits including identification cards, and protective considerations relevant in today’s volatile social climate. These cards serve not only as a symbol of collective empowerment, but also as a shield for members navigating institutions that may not recognize the distinct lineage of the American Slave Nation.
Additionally, Dr. Higginbotham introduced a major media initiative: the launch of a new educational podcast series entitled *The Wait Is Over*, led by Strategic Alliance Coordinator Andrew Williams Jr. The series will expand public awareness of ASI’s mission, amplify voices from the American Slave community, and promote membership and civic engagement.
Educational Podcast Tied to America250 and ASI’s 25th Anniversary
In a public reading of a new organizational press release, Dr. Higginbotham reiterated ASI’s foundational message: the American Slave Nation is not merely a racial category, but a historically and legally traceable lineage distinct from broader classifications such as "Black" or "African American."
Founded by Dr. Norris Shelton, American Slaves, Inc. has authored more than 26 books, published over two decades, which document the legal basis for lineage-based reparations. The upcoming *The Wait is Over* podcast is timed to launch on Memorial Day 2025, marking ASI’s 25th anniversary and aligning with America’s 250th anniversary of independence. The initiative seeks to reframe reparative justice discourse around this lineage-based identity and establish a path toward restitution.
Reparations Debate Intensifies Amid Maryland Governor’s Veto
Recent developments in Maryland drew national attention when Governor Wes Moore, the state's first Black governor, vetoed legislation to establish a commission studying reparations. He argued the matter had already been researched and that action—not further study—was now required. His decision sparked disappointment from members of the legislative Black caucus, who viewed the veto as a missed leadership opportunity.
Dr. Higginbotham, in response via social media and on the podcast, expressed concern that such dismissals represent a deeper unwillingness to address the specific harms done to the American Slave Nation. He called for greater unity among ASI members and supporters to shift national focus from stalling to action, encouraging active engagement in the next 18–24 months.
Artificial Intelligence Affirms ASI’s Lineage-Based Identity
Further validating ASI’s stance, Dr. Higginbotham presented findings from an AI-generated report that examined the unique identity of American Slaves. The report focused on the distinct lineage of individuals bred in the United States from 1776 to 1863, shaped by domestic slave breeding and the 1808 ban on the African slave trade.
The report concluded that American slaves form a separate group from African or Caribbean Black populations—one rooted in generational exploitation and denied wealth inheritance within the United States. It affirmed ASI’s assertion that American Slave Nation identity is lineage-based, not simply racial or ethnic, reinforcing calls for reparative justice and national recognition.
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