Thewillofmu's definitions

Ancient Colored American

A person descended from the early “Colored American” population of the 1800s and 1900s in the United States. These Americans were born and raised in the U.S., shaped by its social and structural systems, and later mis-associated with Africa due to racial assumptions. The term emphasizes historical lineage, American roots, and continuity of identity.

“My great-great-grandparents were part of the 1800s Colored American community; I proudly identify as an Ancient Colored American.”
• “The Ancient Colored American heritage traces the original lineage of Black Americans before later racial misclassifications.”

by Thewillofmu February 7, 2026

Colored American

Refers to Ancient Americans who were found in America, whose presence on the land extends back thousands of years. The term “Colored American” was later used in early U.S. records to describe these people, but over time they were mis-associated with Africa due to racial assumptions, despite being originally identified in and of America. The term emphasizes ancient American origin, historical continuity, and lineage rooted in the land itself.
Historical Note (1828):

Noah Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language defines “American” as “a native of America” and “colored” as a descriptor of appearance, not foreign origin. This confirms that “Colored American” originally meant a people identified in America, not an imported or immigrant population, and that later racial associations were applied after the fact, not inherent to the term.

“Colored Americans were found in America and identified as natives long before modern racial narratives.”

by Thewillofmu February 7, 2026