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Is the ‘Pigford’ Pushback a Case of Resistance Against Reparations for Black Farmers?
by Brentin Mock on May 6 2013, 1:12PM
Ten scholars from major universities have risen to the defense of black farmers who were accused in a New York Times article of exploiting and defrauding a settlement made to remedy decades of discrimination in financial lending. In a letter…
Judge Approves Landmark $1.2 Billion Settlement for Black Farmers
by Jorge Rivas on October 28 2011, 2:10PM
Tens of thousands of farmers who suffered racial discrimination by the U.S. Agriculture Department in the 1980s and ’90s may start getting compensation soon.
Topics: Politics
Obama Signs Bill To Pay Black and Native Farmers—Finally!
by Hatty Lee on December 9 2010, 2:51PM
After more than a decade of struggle, black and Native famers get their due.
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Senate Finally Votes to Pay Black and Native Farmers
by Jamilah King on November 23 2010, 9:02AM
It took nearly three decades, but the payout is among the largest civil rights settlements in history.
Topics: Politics
The Latest Casualty of Midterm Elections: Black Farmers
by Jamilah King on September 7 2010, 12:46PM
They’re still waiting for a $1.25 billion bias settlement while politicians play favorites with wealthier landowners.
Topics: Economy
Senate Pulls Money From Black Farmers
by Jamilah King on July 30 2010, 2:42PM
The funds would have settled lawsuits against the USDA for racial discrimination.
Topics: Economy
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