If a link in a post doesn't open correctly hold down the CTRL (or Control) key and then click on the link. Then choose "Open in a new window (or tab)".

Friday, April 12, 2019

African-American farmers make up less than 2 percent of all farmers in the United States

A new report finds that racial discrimination within USDA programs is responsible for this decline.
APR 5, 2019

African-American farmers make up less than 2 percent of all farmers in the United States. They helm shrinking operations that are less profitable on average than those owned by their white counterparts—and, according to a new report, this decline is the direct result of discriminatory lending practices by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  

Read more ...

No comments:

Post a Comment