Tag Archives: black farmers
Black Farmers Defend USDA Settlement After Critical New York Times Story
Black farmers have been systematically discriminated against by the USDA in years past
Black Farmers speak out against New York Times article
By Makkada B. Selah
Black Workers Claim Racial Bias at Farms
African-African farm workers say they've been fired because of race and national origin
Southern farmers all but admit they’ve turned to the guest worker program because Mexicans expect…
By Aaron Morrison
Black Farmers in Alabama Sue the Federal Government for Discrimination
Will Obama come to their aid?
Black farmers in Alabama say loans were offered to white farmers that were not offered…
By Makkada B. Selah
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
Feast on This
A smorgasbord of ways to profit from your passion for food
Americans spent more than $1.6 trillion on food last year. That translates into millions of…
By Alisa Gumbs
Washington Report: Black Farmers Settlement Bill Clears the House
Black farmers may soon be compensated, but some say the claims process will be a tough row to hoe
After decades of waiting, Black farmers may soon be compensated for acts of discrimination. But…
By Joyce Jones
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
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
Black Farmers Want White House Involvement in Settlement
Without swift action, farmers may have to wait until next year
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, is calling on the White House…
By Joyce Jones
Shirley Sherrod: A Rush to Judgment?
In the race to condemn Shirley Sherrod, everyone got it wrong
In the last 24 hours, Shirley Sherrod has gone from being portrayed as a racist…
