Historian, filmmaker and Five Time World Kickboxing Champion Anthony “Amp” Elmore invites Mexico’s President to help honor Afro‑Mexican history & unite Black America and Mexico through the Charter of Kinship & a bi‑national Juneteenth celebration
MEMPHIS, TN, June 01, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Click here to see the 9-minute video titled: Black USA Friendship Request to Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum.
This story is a formal request to Mexico’s Female President Claudia Sheinbaum to support the revised celebration of Juneteenth called “Orange Mound Juneteenth” as the “Bi-National Juneteenth” whose foundation is “Education, Diversity and Democracy.”
The title of this story is: Mexico’s Female President Claudia Sheinbaum is an answer from the Gods to Black America Anthony “Amp” Elmore in reading about the history and background of Mexico’s female President Claudia Sheinbaum noted “she is a gift from the Gods to Black America.”
Anthony “Amp” Elmore notes that the greatest gift in 2026 that can be given to “Black America” is truth of history. Unknown and untold is the relationship of African/Americans and Afro-Mexicans whereas there exist an unknown and untold family connection that bonds African/Americans and Hispanics as family.
African Americans survived under British/American chattel slavery, Protestantism, Jim Crow segregation, and English language laws. Because of strict segregation laws (the “one-drop rule”), African Americans forged a highly distinct, unified culture that was kept legally separate from white and Native populations.
Afro-Mexicans survived under the Spanish Casta system and Catholicism. Because the Spanish system operated differently, and because enslaved Africans in early Mexico frequently intermarried with Indigenous people to secure freedom for their children, Afro-Mexicans integrated deeply with Indigenous communities. Their culture became heavily infused with Spanish and Indigenous Mexican traditions.
Africans in Mexico was erased from Mexico’s history. The Casta System: the Spanish established a caste system. Because there were strict laws against the enslaved, Africans frequently intermarried with Indigenous people to ensure their children would be born free. Over generations, these mixed communities (pardos and morenos) became the majority.
The “Cosmic Race” Ideology: After Mexico won its independence (and abolished slavery under Vicente Guerrero), the new government wanted to unite the country. In the early 1900s, the government actively promoted the ideology of Mestizaje—the idea that all Mexicans were a single, unified “Mestizo” race (mixed Spanish and Indigenous).
After decades of activism by Afro-Mexican leaders, the Mexican government finally included an “Afro-descendant” category in the 2020 census. Over 2.5 million people (about 2% of Mexico’s total population) officially identified as Afro-Mexican.
Fast forward to Mexico’s 1st Female President Claudia Sheinbaum. Elected in 2024 as Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo brings a unique background as both a renowned climate scientist and a progressive humanitarian to the nation’s highest office. Guided by a data-driven approach to governance, she views public education as the ultimate social equalizer and has committed to drastically expanding university access to provide economic freedom and mobility for Mexico’s youth.
Central to her progressive agenda is a deep commitment to bringing justice and visibility to historically marginalized populations. Upon taking office, she actively championed the enactment of historic constitutional reforms to Article 2 of the Mexican Constitution, which officially guarantee greater autonomy, political rights, and direct federal resources for Mexico’s Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities. By establishing a dedicated Presidential Commission for their regional development and explicitly integrating Afro-Mexican representation into the nation’s legal framework, President Sheinbaum is actively dismantling centuries of systemic erasure to build a more equitable, inclusive nation.
Because of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum education, background and history she can recognize the importance and value of recognizing Juneteenth as not only an African/American Holiday, instead Juneteenth is a bridge unite people and share the history of Mexico’s unknown and untold Afro-Mexican History of democracy and history via acknowledging Juneteenth as a Bi-national holiday.
The true power of recognizing Juneteenth as a bi-national transcends the single date of June 19th in history to become a living, global pillar of education, diversity, and democracy. Through the lens of education, this celebration shatters white-washed textbooks by finally teaching the world the hidden truth: that Black and Indigenous people were sovereign nation-builders and equal partners in the founding of the Americas.
In terms of diversity, it destroys the political wedges meant to divide communities, proving instead that African Americans, Afro-Mexicans, and Hispanic people are actually one unbroken cultural family sharing the same heritage. Above all, it is the ultimate expression of democracy, recognizing that the true freedom for Blacks was not the decree handed down by Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865 to tell Blacks they were free.
Anthony “Amp” Elmore notes that Orange Mound Juneteenth recognize that the True Freedom of Blacks in America happen during the Spanish Mexican war. Afro-Mexicans played a decisive and historically overlooked role in Mexico’s War of Independence against Spain (1810–1821). Driven by the desire to dismantle the oppressive Spanish caste system, thousands of Afro-descendant and Indigenous people took up arms to fight for equality, providing the backbone of the rebel army.
They were led by brilliant Afro-Mexican military strategists like José María Morelos, a visionary priest who demanded the absolute abolition of slavery, and Vicente Guerrero, a fierce general who used masterful guerrilla warfare to finally defeat the Spanish forces in the southern mountains. Guerrero’s military brilliance not only secured Mexico’s independence, but eventually led him to become the second President of the Republic. As the first President of African descent in North America, Vicente Guerrero officially abolished slavery throughout Mexico in 1829, cementing the Afro-Mexican fight for independence as a monumental victory for Black liberation decades before the U.S. Emancipation Proclamation.
Unknown and untold in America is that the true Freedom for Blacks did not happen on June 19, 1865 when General Granger arrived to tell Blacks they were free. In 1849 John Horse and the Mascogos crossed into Mexico to forge their own liberation whereas they in El Nacimiento, Mexico have been celebrating Juneteenth for 161 years.
Anthony “Amp” Elmore notes; because this shared history is so profound he believes that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was sent by “the gods” to use her function and presidential authority to elevate and support this new meaning of Juneteenth to the highest international level.
Female Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum a barrier-breaking leader who has publicly committed to justice and the recognition of marginalized communities. Mexico’s female President Claudia Sheinbaum possesses the unique global platform required to validate “Orange Mound Juneteenth” not only as an African/American legacy but also an Afro-Mexican legacy via officially supporting Orange Mound Juneteenth and signing the
Click here to learn about the Charter of Kinship.
We believe President Sheinbaum will move beyond traditional political rhetoric and take definitive diplomatic action. Her endorsement would not only honor Mexico’s freedom and Mexican heroes who abolished slavery decades before the United States, but it would also unite Black America and Mexico demonstrating to the world that our communities stand together as an unstoppable, united force for human dignity.
This story advocates that Mexico’s Female President Claudia Sheinbaum is an answer from the Gods to Black America. Historian, filmmaker and Five Time World Kickboxing Champion Anthony “Amp” Elmore invites Mexico’s President to help honor Afro‑Mexican history and unite Black America and Mexico through the Charter of Kinship and celebrating Juneteenth as bi‑national celebration.
This document explain why we call President Sheinbaum’s historic rise as Mexico’s first woman to hold the nation’s highest office a “gift from the Gods.” Her election represents a profound cultural shift, one rooted in intelligence, scientific leadership, and a commitment to inclusion. Her presence, voice, or acknowledgment support of “Orange Mound Juneteenth” would bring global dignity to Orange Mound Juneteenth by connecting the African American struggle for freedom with Mexico’s own Afro‑Indigenous legacy.
President Sheinbaum is uniquely suited to uplift Orange Mound Juneteenth because she leads a nation whose history is deeply intertwined with the African American story. Mexico abolished slavery decades before the United States and became a refuge for enslaved people seeking freedom.
The Afro‑Mexican heroes José María Morelos, Vicente Guerrero, and the Mascogo community of Coahuila stand as living proof of Mexico’s long fight for liberation. As a scientist and cultural advocate, President Sheinbaum represents a modern Mexico that values historical truth, human dignity, and the recognition of Afro‑Mexican identity. Her support would elevate Orange Mound Juneteenth from a local celebration to an international moment of unity, linking Memphis and Orange Mound to centuries of shared struggle and shared triumph.
For Black America, President Sheinbaum symbolizes a rare kind of leadership—calm, intelligent, principled, and grounded in service rather than spectacle. Her background as a climate scientist and researcher reflects a discipline and seriousness that resonates with communities seeking justice, stability, and truth. She is a leader who understands marginalized histories, who respects Indigenous and Afro‑Mexican identity, and who recognizes the importance of cultural memory.
Black Americans today in 2026 continue to fight for representation, fairness, and historical recognition whereas Blacks in America are facing “Jim Crow 2.O. We note that President Sheinbaum’s acknowledgment Juneteenth is both an African/American and an Afro‑Mexican heritage becomes a powerful gesture of solidarity. Her engagement would signal to Black America that the struggle for freedom is not isolated within U.S. borders but is part of a larger human story shared across nations.
To those who have read about President Sheinbaum feels heaven‑sent because her leadership arrives at a moment when Black America is searching for allies who understand the weight of history. Her election reflects a nation choosing intelligence over division, science over fear, and inclusion over erasure. She embodies the possibility of a world where truth is honored and where the descendants of African and Indigenous peoples are seen, respected, and uplifted.
For Orange Mound—a community born from Black self‑determination—her recognition would be a blessing, a validation, and a bridge. Her involvement would affirm that the story of Juneteenth is not only an American story but a global one, shared by Mexico, Black America, and all people who believe in freedom.
On May 7, 2026, Tennessee’s Republican‑controlled legislature approved new district maps that eliminated Shelby County’s only majority‑Black congressional district. For more than a century, this district had provided Memphis’s Black community with a consistent voice in federal representation. Many observers and civil rights advocates described the redrawing of the district as a form of racial gerrymandering that weakened Black political power in Memphis by dispersing the majority‑Black population across multiple districts, effectively erasing the city’s historic center of Black representation.
For 20 years the 9th Congressional District has been represented by White Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen. The new Supreme Court ruling that has eliminated the Voting rights act of 1965 has allowed what is now known as “Jim Crow 2.0” whereas White Supremacy, racism and anti-democracy and the hope “The South will rise again philosophy” has emerged as the new America under Americas current President.
Dr. Martin Luther King said: “Morality cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless.” When guard rails are removed as the case of the gutting of the voting rights act being gutting by the Supreme Court “The heartless cannot be restrained.”
In America the current administration is a reminder of the 1975 song from the Broadway play the Wiz “Don’t Bring Me No Bad News.” This song is one of the most electrifying numbers in The Wiz, performed by Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, whose entire personality erupts through the song’s gospel‑funk energy. In both the 1975 Broadway production and the 1978 film, the song represents a showcase of Black theatrical brilliance, blending humor, attitude, and musical power as Evillene commands her workers not to disturb her with anything negative.
Click here to see the scene from the 1978 film the Wiz and song no bad News
The staging transforms her lair into a chaotic sweatshop kingdom where fear and obedience rule. Mabel King’s legendary performance turns the song into a declaration of authority, ego, and denial. Dramatically, the song reveals Evillene’s obsession with control and her refusal to face uncomfortable truths, making it both comedic and symbolic—a portrait of a ruler who demands good news even when the world around her is falling apart.
Today, that song perfectly exemplifies the highest level of political leadership in America. We have a President acting exactly like Evillene. While everyday Americans are facing a world on fire—crushed by rising gas prices, crippling inflation, and the looming threat of foreign conflicts like the war in Iran—the Commander-in-Chief is covering his ears and looking the other way.
Instead of addressing the very real crises threatening the survival of working-class and Black Americans, the President’s daily priorities consist entirely of vanity, branding, and luxury. Rather than doing the work of the people, the administration is hyper-focused on: Billion-Dollar Ballroom, his picture on a new 250.00 dollar bill. The President is Prioritizing the construction of lavish, exclusive resorts and event spaces for the ultra-wealthy.
The President focus Towers and Naming Rights, Plastering his own name in gold across skyscrapers and demanding buildings be renamed in his honor to stroke his ego. Statues and Monuments: Obsessing over the erection of statues to cement a personal legacy, rather than building a legacy of actual public service.
The President spending endless days focused on golf balls, country clubs, and high-society galas while the average American struggles to buy groceries. Just like Evillene ruling over her sweatshop, today’s leadership demands absolute obedience and a constant stream of “good news.”
But for Black America, the reality of these policies cannot simply be ignored. The country is hurting, and no amount of golden towers or billion-dollar ballrooms can hide the truth.
In 2026, the most significant development for Black America is not a celebrity headline or a political speech—it is the rise of Orange Mound Juneteenth and the historic presence of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. At a time when Black political representation is being challenged through modern forms of voter suppression and district erasure, a new counter‑narrative has emerged: “They erased our district, but we expanded our destiny.”
The fight against White supremacy, racism, and what many describe as Jim Crow 2.0 is no longer limited to courtrooms or voting maps. The new strategy is rooted in Education, Diversity, and Democracy. Orange Mound Juneteenth stands at the center of this transformation.
The destiny of Black America is no longer confined to a single congressional district. Through historical truth, Black Americans are discovering a broader identity—one that connects them to Mexico’s multi‑ethnic independence movement. Mexico’s struggle for freedom was shaped by Afro‑Indigenous people, including two of its three Founding Fathers, José María Morelos and Vicente Guerrero, both men of African descent.
This history reveals that Black people were present in the Americas long before European arrival, and that the story of Black America extends beyond 1619 and reaches back before Columbus. Mexico provides Black America with documented evidence of Native Black Americans—Afro‑Indigenous communities whose existence was erased from U.S. narratives but preserved in Mexican history.
President Claudia Sheinbaum enters this story as a uniquely positioned global leader. As President of Mexico, she holds the authority to recognize Juneteenth not only as an African American holiday but also as an Afro‑Mexican holiday, acknowledging the shared heritage between the two nations. Her leadership represents a modern Mexico that values inclusion, historical truth, and cultural diversity.
By supporting Orange Mound Juneteenth, President Sheinbaum can help illuminate the unknown and untold history of Afro‑Mexican identity—history that connects Black Americans to Mexico through the Mascogos of Coahuila, the community of Nacimiento, and the Afro‑Indigenous founders who shaped Mexico’s independence. Her involvement would elevate Orange Mound Juneteenth from a local celebration to an international moment of unity and recognition.
While the United States presents itself as a global democracy, many Black Americans continue to experience the legacy of a “backward Southern Confederacy” mindset—one that still clings to the belief that “the South will rise again.” The erasure of Black districts, the weakening of voting rights, and the persistence of racial inequality reveal a contradiction between America’s ideals and its realities. In this moment, Mexico offers Black America something the United States has often withheld: recognition, dignity, and historical belonging. When America erases representation Mexico can provide a pathway to expand destiny.
For these reasons, we ask President Claudia Sheinbaum to honor Orange Mound Juneteenth by signing the Charter of Kinship, a document affirming the shared Afro‑Indigenous heritage between Mexico and Black America. We ask her to send cultural representatives, national media, and symbolic support to Orange Mound, and to help educcaate and celebrate Mexican and Hispanic heritage alongside African American history.
We ask Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum to honor the Mascogos and the community of Nacimiento, whose story bridges the two nations. We further ask her to acknowledge the African Cultural Embassy and to recognize Anthony “Amp” Elmore and Garland Reed as Mexican Cultural Ambassadors—voices who can help unite Black Americans with their newly rediscovered Mexican kin.
In 2026, Black America stands at a crossroads. “A district may have been erased, but a destiny has been expanded.” Through Orange Mound Juneteenth, through the Charter of Kinship, and through the leadership of President Claudia Sheinbaum, Black Americans can reclaim a history that predates the United States and connects them to a broader Afro‑Indigenous world. This is not just a celebration—it is a restoration. It is a new chapter in the story of freedom, identity, and unity between Mexico and Black America.
Click here to visit the website: Orange Mound Juneteenth.com
OrangeMoundJuneteenth.com stands as a historic, groundbreaking digital platform, serving as the first bilingual website dedicated to uncovering the untold connections between African Americans and the Hispanic world. For generations, linguistic divides and national borders meant that Black and Spanish-speaking communities had no dedicated space to share their deeply intertwined histories, leaving a profound cultural gap in the Americas. This website shatters those barriers by presenting a unified historical narrative in both English and Spanish, transforming how these communities view one another.
By bringing to light shared legacies—such as Mexico’s Afro-Mexican heritage, the abolition of slavery under an Afro-descendant president, and the Southern Underground Railroad that provided sanctuary to freedom seekers—the platform elevates Juneteenth from a strictly American observance into a bi-national celebration. Rooted in the fiercely independent spirit of the historic Orange Mound community, OrangeMoundJuneteenth.com acts as a vital cultural bridge. It redefines the relationship between African Americans and Hispanics, proving that they are not divided by a border, but are instead united by history, shared liberation, and bloodlines as one global family
About Us
“If Lions were historians, hunters would no longer be heroes.” This powerful African proverb encapsulates the mission of the Orange Mound News Network (OMNN). Founded by Anthony Amp Elmore, OMNN aims to reclaim and reshape the narrative of Orange Mound through the power of filmmaking, education, and content creation. Our goal is to challenge the negative stereotypes and biased portrayals that have long plagued our community, creating a positive space for family, Black culture, history, and education.
Our Journey and Mission
Orange Mound, established as the first community in America built for Blacks by Blacks, has a rich history often overshadowed by negative stereotypes. Mainstream media and societal biases have painted Orange Mound as a “ghetto,” contributing to a 30% decline in property values while surrounding communities have prospered. The Orange Mound News Network was created to
counter this narrative and highlight the true spirit and resilience of our
community.
Anthony Amp Elmore, a five-time world karate kickboxing champion, filmmaker,
and community activist, has been a beacon of change in Orange Mound. With over five decades of community service, Elmore has dedicated his life to uplifting Orange Mound. From becoming a homeowner at 19, establishing businesses, to founding the Proud Black Buddhist World Association, Elmore’s contributions have been immense.
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