‘Disgraceful step backward’: USDA ends support for Black farmers, saying it ‘sufficiently’ handled discrimination
by Aallyah Wright from Environment | The Guardian on (#6YT6P)
Agency will no longer use socially disadvantaged', which describes people subjected to discrimination, including Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian groups
This story was originally published by Capital B, a nonprofit newsroom that centers Black voices.
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.
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