Black Farmers

Tomato crop harvest during the covid-19 pandemics

Racist Lawsuit Halts Black Farmers' Federal Debt Program

The case exemplifies a microcosm of the reparations argument and how those in opposition often claim false equivalences, contributing to…
by Charise Frazier
08.25.21
Global Grain Prices Set To Soar Amid Fears Of Wheat Shrotage Due To Drought

Black Farmers' Aid Paused Because White Farmers Sued

The legal challenge to historic aid for Black farmers ignores the previously established history of discrimination by the USDA and…
by Anoa Changa
06.12.21
An African American farmer holds up a carrot just pulled from the garden.

White Farmers Lawsuits: Black Farmers' Aid Is Racist

Five white farmers sued USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in his official capacity, alleging reverse discrimination for granting federal aid to…
by Anoa Changa
08.30.21
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New Bills Could Finally Give Black Farmers Relief

Many Black farmers remain skeptical of Tom Vilsack’s return as USDA secretary but applaud new targeted measures to address their…
by Anoa Changa
08.26.21
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California Seeks Black Farmers In Part Of Nationwide…

FRESNO, Calif. — As the sun rises on tilled soil on the outskirts of Fresno, Calif., Mori Vance bends to…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Perspective: Cong. Steve King Calls Black Farmer Settlement…

Republicans cannot stand when people call them “racist” or being “bigoted,” but as long as people like Cong. Steve King…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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GOP Rep. Calls Pres. Obama “Very Urban” For…

Washington– Rep. Steve King, a Republican from Iowa, referred to President Obama as “very, very urban,” while charging that as…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Black And Indian Farmers Deserve Funds From Settlement

Labyrinthian is a good word to describe the tangle of explanations given by Senate members for failing again on Sept.…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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GOP Does Not Care About Black Farmers Or…

This past week, actions taken by the Republican Party when it came to Black farmers and when it came to…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Many Black Farmers Still Await Payment From Government

Wayne Alexander, 61, of Houston, says unfair treatment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture led to the loss of his…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Leader Of Black Farmer’s Association To Drive Tractor…

Beginning Thursday, the head of the National Black Farmers Association will ride a tractor to Capitol Hill to press Congress…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Black Farmers Doubt They’ll Ever Receive Settlement Money

The head of the National Black Farmers Association blasted plans to award $1.5 billion in federal subsidies to farmers affected…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Senate Refuses To Approve Black Farmers Settlement

The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to approve nearly $5 billion for a settlement between the Agriculture Department and minority farmers…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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The Real Story: Racism in the USDA

From Southernstudies.org: Right now, if you do a web search of the words “racism” and “USDA,” the majority of links…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Black Farmers Still Awaiting $1.25 Billion Settlement Payout

From CNN: Mecklenburg County, Virginia — On his southern Virginia farm on a recent warm Saturday, John Boyd Jr. needs…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Roland: "Congress Must Pay Black Farmers! NOW!"

After last week’s outrage over the Congressional delay in paying Black farmers their $1 Billion settlement, Roland had a few…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Roland Martin: "Congress Must Pay Black Farmers! Enough…

After last week’s outrage over the Congressional delay in paying Black farmers their $1 Billion settlement, Roland had a few…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Black Farmers Call For Congress To Pay Delayed…

From CNN: African-American farmers hoping for government settlement money in a racial bias case met with lawmakers Wednesday and called…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Congress Misses Deadline On Payments To Black Farmers

From the Washington Post: The federal government promised last month to pay more than $1 billion by the end of…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Black Farmers Blame Obama For Failed Settlement

From Reuters: The Obama administration dropped the ball on a $1.25 billion deal to settle decades-old discrimination lawsuits with black…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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