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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Files Class Action Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government on Behalf of Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

Silence DoGood - October 12, 2022

“In years past, the government promised land and animals to Black people who fought the Confederacy alongside Union forces, then reneged and left them with nothing. Once again, the U.S. government broke its promises to Black and other socially disadvantaged farmers with devastating consequences.” #BenCrump

Community

Indiana Black Loam Conference is headed to Gary

Silence DoGood - March 11, 2022

These workshops will build relationships, as well as provide support to gain access to information, and training.

Politics

Rush Questions Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Aid to Black Farmers, Vertical Farming in Chicago

Silence DoGood - January 20, 2022

Moreover, Black farmers all too often still feel as though they are unwelcome in their local USDA field offices,” Rush continued. #BobbyRush

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