Tag Archives: black farmers settlement
In the News: ‘Guinness’ Names Samuel L. Jackson Highest-Grossing Film Actor; Black Farmers Settlement Approved and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web
By Janel Martinez
October 28, 2011
Tags: black farmers, black farmers settlement, Buffalo Soldiers, class-action lawsuit, Congress, Congressional Gold Medal, Guinness World Records, House of Representatives, In the News, Montford Point Marines, Samuel L. Jackson, The Avengers, Tuskegee Airmen, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman
Washington Report: Funding for Black Farmers Stalled Again
Senate fails to finalize bill to pay for settlement
Despite broad support, legislation to finalize $4.6 billion in settlements with black farmers and American…
By Joyce Jones
August 6, 2010
Tags: black farmers, black farmers settlement, John Boyd, National Black Farmers Association, NBFA, Washington Report
Washington Report: New Vote on Black Farmers Settlement
Senate Democratic leadership hopes bill will appeal to Republicans
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to call for a unanimous consent vote on a…
By Joyce Jones
August 2, 2010
Tags: black farmers, black farmers settlement, John Boyd, National Black Farmers Association, NBFA, Washington Report
