Membership Application — United Sons & Daughters of Freedmen

01 Personal Information

Your basic contact details. All information is kept confidential.

First Name * First name is required

Last Name * Last name is required

Email Address * A valid email is required

Phone Number

City * City is required

State * State is required

ZIP Code

02 Freedmen Lineage & Heritage

USADOF membership is open to lineal descendants of persons emancipated in the United States under the 13th Amendment. Please describe your Freedmen ancestry.

Describe Your Freedmen Lineage *

e.g., "My paternal grandmother's family was emancipated in Georgia in 1865."

Please describe your Freedmen lineage

State(s) of Emancipation

Where were your Freedmen ancestors emancipated?

Genealogical Documentation

03 How You Want to Get Involved

Tell us how you'd like to contribute to the Freedmen movement.

Areas of Interest *

Select all that apply

Legislative Advocacy — Testifying, lobbying, drafting policy Civic Organizing — Voter registration, BTP chapter building Legal Research — Constitutional analysis, case research Genealogical Research — Helping members trace lineage Community Education & Outreach — Workshops, events Media & Content — Writing, video, social media Fundraising — Events, donor relations General Support — I want to be a member and stay informed

Relevant Skills or Background

Why Do You Want to Join USADOF? * Please share your motivation for joining

04 Membership Dues Plan

Dues are paid upon approval of membership. Select your preferred plan below.

Monthly Plan

$15

per month

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Annual Plan

$150

per year

Save $30

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05 Attestation & Agreement

By submitting this application, I affirm that I am a lineal descendant of persons emancipated in the United States under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, and that I am committed to advancing the interests and rights of American Freedmen as defined by the United Sons & Daughters of Freedmen.

I understand that membership is subject to approval by USADOF, that dues will be collected upon approval, and that I agree to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

I affirm that I am a lineal descendant of persons emancipated under the 13th Amendment and I agree to the terms of USADOF membership. * Add me to the USADOF email list for updates, advocacy alerts, and event announcements.

Your application will be sent directly to freedmen@usadof.org
We'll respond within a reasonable time. Dues are collected only after approval.

✓ Your membership application has been submitted successfully. We'll review it and respond to within a reasonable time. Freedmen First. Freedmen Forever.

✗ There was an error sending your application. Please email us directly at freedmen@usadof.org or try again.

What Happens Next?

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Application Received

Your application goes directly to freedmen@usadof.org for review by the board of directors.

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Review Process

The board reviews your lineage attestation and motivation. We respond within a reasonable time.

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Approval & Dues

Upon approval, you'll receive instructions to pay your membership dues ($15/mo or $150/yr) and receive your official member status.

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Questions?

Email freedmen@usadof.org any time.

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