Roland Martin talks with John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, about the settlement for over 18,000 black farmers; each farmer will receive…
Washington (CNN) — The head of the National Black Farmers Association said Thursday the U.S. government has agreed to pay qualified farmers $50,000 each to settle claims of racial bias. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said those farmers may also pursue a claim for actual damages from the bias, and potentially receive up to $250,000. […]
