Tag Archives: National Black Farmers Association
Washington Report: Small Business Tax Credit Bill; USDA to Clean Up Discrimination; U.S. Hits Debt Ceiling
Small businesses get a boost, while Black farmers fight for equality and the US maxes out its debt
Small businesses get a boost, while Black farmers fight for equality and the US maxes…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Dems and GOP Fight Over Funding; Black Farmers Still Seek Relief; SBA Helps with Refinancing
BLACK ENTERPRISE Washington Correspondent Joyce Jones reports on the latest news from the White House…
By Derek T. Dingle
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
CBC Demands Explanation from Agriculture Secretary
Caucus is angered by treatment of black official
After publically apologizing to Shirley Sherrod and inviting her to return to her job, the…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Updates from Capitol Hill
CBC applauds passage of youth jobs bill; Congress may miss farmers' deadline
With the passage of the $5.7 billion supplemental appropriations bill (HR 4899) on Wednesday, members…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Updates from Capitol Hill
Black farmers settlement; education enforcement; another jobs bill; aid for Haiti
National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd, Jr. fears that Capitol Hill lawmakers won’t meet…
By Joyce Jones
USDA, Black Farmers Reach Settlement
Government to pay $1.25 billion in restitution
The USDA announced that it will pay $1.25 billion to settle claims from black farmers…
