The Black Farmers Association files lawsuit against USDA for allegedly discriminating against inheritance
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on November 14, 2023
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Associations, representing 20,000 members filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Agriculture for the process they are using to compensate $50,000 to farmers under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
President Thomas Burrell claimed the 40-page application process is confusing and discriminating against tens of thousands of African Americans eligible for federal relief and their right to inherit property from their loved ones who have died.
He says it has been a right in the African . . .
