Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the ConstitutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American farmers
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
'Notice' Provision in the Pigford V. Glickman Consent Decree
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the ConstitutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American farmers
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Just Harvest
Author: Greg FrancisPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1948677806
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
"Although Greg Francis is not a farmer, he planted a seed as a lead counsel in a groundbreaking class-action lawsuit that yielded the largest gain for Black farmers in U.S. history. Since the last slaves were freed in the United States more than a century ago, countless promises made to the Black community have been broken. The first, of course, was the pledge of 40 acres and a mule to each emancipated family. Without land to their name, achieving economic independence was a near impossibility, yet Black farmer persisted. At first, many labored under condition that replicated slavery until they became tenant farmers, sharecroppers, and ultimately landowners. Throughout the years, systemic discrimination and racism barred them from receiving government funds intended as much for them as for other farmers. Their land, livelihood, and very existence were threatened time and again. Just Harvest not only pays homage to all the Black farmers who fought to own the land they've worked for decades, but it also celebrates the largest civil rights settlement won on their behalf. When the first of two landmark class-action law suits secured restitution for only a fraction of the affected farmers, a second lawsuit was launched, yielding astounding results. Due to the efforts of Francis and other on the latter case, more than $1 billion dollars has been paid by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Black farmers for the injustices they suffered. In telling the story of Black farmers and their epic legal battle, Francis provides both personal and historical context. If you're American, these events should have personal and historical resonance for you too."--Page 2 of cover
Report on the Activities of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives During the ... Congress, Pursuant to Clause 1(d) Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the JudiciaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Reports on Activities During the 108th Congress
Author: Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1176
Book Description
Status of the Implementation of the Pigford V. Glickman Settlement
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the ConstitutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American farmers
Languages : en
Pages : 1682
Book Description
Legislative Calendar
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the JudiciaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
Where No Man Has Gone Before
Author: Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160845789
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 910
Book Description
A History of the Committee on the Judiciary, 1813-2006
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the JudiciaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
CIS Annual
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
'Notice' Provision in the Pigford V. Glickman Consent Decree
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the ConstitutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description