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How Department of Agriculture Is Reckoning With Racial Inequity

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Racial Inequity in Agriculture

This chapter explores the historical and ongoing racial inequities within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, particularly through the lens of the Pigford v. Glickman lawsuit. It highlights the challenges faced by Black and Asian farmers in accessing loans and the generational mistrust stemming from past injustices.

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