There was so much to learn in our discussion with Tracy McCurty. Most importantly, in addition to the American Recovery Act provisions for Black Farmers, we also learned about the Pigford v. Glickman litigation. As always, we offer you some additional resources about Black farmers.
History Pigford Farmers Class Action and Settlement
To really understand what the Black Farmers experienced, you should read up on Pigford v. Glickman, the original law suit against USDA. Meanwhile, we’ve linked an 18 part Youtube series on the Pigford farmers as well as other videos about their struggle.
Black Farmer’s Appeal : Cancel Pigford debt
Debt Relief
Vice News Video on Debt Relief
U.S. Senator Warnock works to remedy decades of USDA Discrimination against Black Farmers
Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic Calls on USDA to Reform Office Focused on Civil Rights
Black Farmers Press event with Sens. Reverend Raphael Warnock, Cory Book and Elizabeth Warren
Tracy McCurty Has Worked a Long Time To See Historic Wrongs Righted For Black Farmers
National Black Farmers Association
Other relevant links
Musical tributes to Black Farmers:
The Land (Official Music Video)/ Native Son
Saluting Our Family Ancestors by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah