‘Disgraceful step backward’: USDA ends support for Black farmers, saying it ‘sufficiently’ handled discrimination

Agency will no longer use socially disadvantaged', which describes people subjected to discrimination, including Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian groups

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Lloyd Wright isn't shocked that the US Department of Agriculture is reversing a 35-year-old policy meant to help Black farmers in favor of a race-neutral approach.