Black Farmers Celebrate "Historic" $2 Billion Payout for USDA Discrimination, Still Seek Debt Relief

[@gabbycarter965]

Black farmers were also sold bad seeds. And because of this crops failed and most lost their farms. This was calculating racism at it's best.

[@GrandmaBev64]

And inferior chickens and feed.

[@I46718]

Well they are dumb because they are compromising their food source

[@karensback]

Smh that takes not taking responsible accountability to a whole other level

[@mr-peabody]

.. at its worst.

[@focusvenesa]

​@@karensbackaccountable for what?

[@The_Mixed_Ron_Swanson]

My dad was a black farmer. MLK Jr said this issue was his main motivation. We need 100 million more farmers with their own land.

[@AngieELLMMM]

Don’t forget this is happening under the Biden Admin. This brings tears to my eyes knowing history and the fact that structural racism still exist. I am experiencing this in corporate.

[@turnthepage867]

I started a farm 4 years ago...and the USDA gave me hell when I applied for a farm number; and to one of their soil improvement programs.

[@DS-lk3tx]

@@The_Mixed_Ron_Swanson Africa is east. I'll help you get there. Take everyone you know.

[@DS-lk3tx]

@turnthepage867 So you applied for farm welfare too? Jfc...

[@jamesevans2286]

MLK WAS A LIAR !! BUT MICHAEL KING JR WAS HIS REAL NAME !!!😅😅😅

[@QuietAZdesert]

He needs to name the individuals who worked for the USDA & discriminated so flagrantly. They should be held personally responsible.

[@Iloveswedes]

If you memorize the name of thousands of people, sure.

[@JuanHernandez-ev4bb]

@@QuietAZdesert This is BS. The courts ruled de facto because they couldn't pass banking standards to re pay the loans.

[@armageddonready4071]

A skunk can’t smell its own @$$

[@QuietAZdesert]

@@armageddonready4071 More the reason to get it out of the barn - so everyone else doesn't have to endure it. Remove the bad apples & enjoy the good fruit, but leave it too long & the rot leaks everywhere. Racism is a taught rot - no one is born with it.

[@chadalahio8266]

Probably too many to name.

[@lucretiacarter5735]

I am so proud of the Black farmers fighting for their land

[@brendaking8532]

The hatred that Mr John Boyd experienced really upsets me

[@jaysonoweh2227]

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[@heidinewcombe696]

@@jaysonoweh2227 Since when have bots edited their messages? Troll!

[@plutotech]

​@@jaysonoweh2227 you're against Black Farmers, huh?

[@Joyce-zl4qd]

Malcom X told black people that the Democrats are your real enemy. Democrat does not mean Black people. It means anti black people.

[@The_Dynamic_One]

​@@heidinewcombe696Pay em no mind. He's a trolling bot

[@SentinelPrime13]

33,000-44,000 dollars per farmer ain't nothing if you think about four decades of fighting and losses.

[@TheUnleashedVoiceMemphis]

It wasn't that much. Average payout $3500 to $6000.

[@chellejohnson8880]

Its going right back to the government because of owed taxes. This is diabolical!

[@jamusjones5237]

Exactly , that aint even crumbs from the crumbs , he'll a blank check won't even be enough , . . ???

[@bluewave-k8q]

It was 5 billions until white farmers counter sued.

[@RAPSNINO]

They are the biblical 👿 globally and historically. ✌🏾

[@justtrust426]

I wish so badly my grandparents were here to see this day. It is a SHAME it took so long. So many died and did not see justice. So much land that was lost and stolen from Black farmers.

[@annatullison1482]

Mainly stolen!!!!

[@jaysonoweh2227]

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[@emiliohuerta2658]

lean on God's Word God says vengeance is mine alone God is just and he is never late, people probably think they get away with evil but that is how merciful God is, he is Lord and wants his.people to repent and turn to him.

[@tiaras553]

​​@@emiliohuerta2658Amen!

[@NodramaNoProblem]

Wondering can the family receive it

[@pauletteisaacs9187]

She asked him to describe the discrimination he experienced, and then she cut him off. That's rude. Let him finish his story. I hope he gets to tell it in his own documentary.

[@karinasan7825]

I know what you mean. The interruption felt awful. I don't think it was her per say, they do run on a set amount of time. I do wish they just let him finish though. It felt like he was about to share a very cathartic moment for him and powerful statement for all of us. . No one should get treated like that and I wish that this compensation, although not enough, will help him heal ❤ and give him a boost. I wish him the best, the best, with his endeavors, he seems so kind and graceful. A documentary would be amazing!

[@chrisbee83]

He took up some of his time talking about his dad 🫤

@@chrisbee83 he is very stupid

@@karinasan7825 welcome to live professional journalism . when the time is up , not even god is given time to finish his statement

[@karinasan7825]

I know, it's still sad.

[@gordonallen9095]

The damage has already been done. 2 billion isn't enough for all the black farmers who were sabotaged by the USDA, and who lost their land over the span of over more than 50 years.

[@Lieu_Tenant_Gambit]

Not to mention their potential profits and generational wealth to pass down

[@LisaB.-kh5ku]

It is for all so called minorities including Yt women .

[@thomasspanjers7189]

It's like 33,000 each for them you're not even going to be able to buy good used tractor with that money farm equipment is not cheap this is really not a major win this is some campaign trail stuff

[@ObjectiveHate]

Also it isn't only for the descendants of America's chattel slaves as is should be. The funding has been sabotaged by including other "people of color", or as it will undoubtedly turn out, people of no color at all and whom will benefit above and beyond the black farmers that are descents of America's chattel slaves.

[@michaelhemphill8575]

It goes to "show"("Dwight)" is the real""originalhaters

[@Audios2010]

Previous farm owners that had to force closure because of the discrimination should sue

[@Sababbby]

There should be a movement to find all the ancestors & sue

[@tiabelize4266]

Expeditiously 🙏🙌🙌

[@butterflyangel75]

💯

[@vanhoot2234]

they did

[@uselessvideo]

And folks have the nerve to say, “there’s no such thing as institutional racism” 😒

[@ellanina801]

Cuz theyre blissful in their ignorance

[@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_]

I'm wondering how many non-blacks are members of the National Black Farmer's Association.....? Y'all have any idea?

[@ellanina801]

@@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_ it’s effectively a union to fight the discrimination they face. With out IR and discrimination , it wouldn’t be necessary. But also you’re forgetting about the all white spaces that still exist. I am WITH the black farmers 💯 👏🏻 🙌🏻

[@AviBel333]

​@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_ There wouldn't be a National Black Farmers Association if Black farmers had been allowed to get the same loans and opportunities that this country freely gave to the National White Farmers Association.

[@kayallen7603]

@@AviBel333 true but the truth is they weren't and now, this is well-deserved pay back.

[@mr72rosalind]

God bless you, John Boyd, Jr. You spoke at my job when I worked for the Philadelphia Electric Company 40 years ago when you shared with us the plight of the Black farmer. My wife's people had a farm in Georgia. The farm just "disappeared." No one knew what happened to it and why they were put off the farm. Well, now we know what happened- no help, no loans for Black farmers, just blatant discrimination. Now, some Republicans are saying helping Black farmers is reverse discrimination - what a shame! I salute you, Brother Boyd, for staying in the race until the end! God bless you again.

[@leoscheibelhut940]

I'm glad that black farmers are finally starting to get some justice, it's long past time. As a former dairy farmer, I'm ashamed of those white farmers that sued to stop the start of the relief for black farmers. I'm also deeply ashamed of the USDA.

[@jaysonoweh2227]

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[@cbrown940]

good work

[@jozejeaux3962]

@@jaysonoweh2227Rot...

[@brendabailey4319]

​@@jaysonoweh2227😂 You are the bot bot ! 😂😂😂😂

[@JaiK64]

​@@jaysonoweh2227 I see you're using the word bot without even knowing what it means.

[@clobbyhops]

Remember this is a acknowledgment, this comes to about $33,000 for each 60,000 black farmers! This should be $500,000 each

[@icemike1]

Millions

[@theconcealedmistress]

The money is going to Ukraine and Israel. No money left!

[@markaustin5912]

Y'all don't even realize the government is replacing black people with illegals who get thousands of dollars .While continuously blame everything on all white people when most white people ain't got nothing most of us have lost what little we had while big fat bankers laugh at us when we can't pay our taxes and loose what we had. Poor white people have been spit on looked down on . No not the same as what black people have suffered I just wish people would not put us in one category

[@SweetPotatoesBlackStyle25]

Agreed

[@ZTRRottweilers]

First thing I heard. 44k? What will that buy

[@cowboyninja9002]

As a BLACK American MAN i shed real tears hearing this news❤

[@IRailroad]

🔥

[@Wordsareprayers]

❤🔥

[@abellabarbie]

❤

[@aph4778]

As an American that knows real history. Eat it up. 😂😂😂. It’s a victim thing and I don’t see how it’s relevant to actual TODAY life. Most Africans ran from AFRICA, GOT NAMES AND HAD a farm! How is that suppression? They thrive on being a victim you ignorant ppl feeling sorry for no reason

[@electriclady3691]

We love our black farmers!! My eyes teared up to hear this win ❤️

[@prlaux5348]

IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!! American Black farmers are WAY DUE for serious PAYBACK!

[@julinicholas7117]

Congratulations to all the black farmers for this big win 🏆.

[@mustangcrazy3349]

B1, This is B.S because black FBA farmers didn't get all the money. The money went to black farmers and minority farmers. Trick Bag as usual!

[@phampton16]

Absolutely agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@VicFM]

It’s not a big win because they said the $2 billion is for blacks AND minorities instead of only blacks. Which is disgusting.

[@the.masked.one.studio4899]

Mr. Boyd, you are a fighter. Keep fighting!!!!

[@kRis-rn6so]

Thank you, Mr. Boyd, for your dedication & perseverance to end financial slavery of black farmers. You made me proud.

[@Bklyn112]

Mr John Boyd is a scholar and gentleman. He more than any other person has advocated on behalf of Black farmers. He is educated and could have easily had a profitable career in corporate agribusiness or civil service at the USDA. We have moved away from the land mostly because we lost it unfairly through the nefarious means of government and non government actors. He stayed the course and followed in the foot steps of his ancestors and ours ancestors. He stayed on the land and fought for reparations. I am so proud of him and his work. In the name of our ancestors and his. Ase!

[@DiabolikalFollikles]

This. ☝🏾🖤 🚜 Asè.

[@monicahill9741]

INDEED!!❤️❤️❤️

[@rondunlap8376]

God bless you, John, for never giving up. You are an American hero.

[@Wts105]

They try and call us lazy and when we try and farm they trip us up. Evil!

[@Ray-c5g]

It’s “their” divide and conquer mentality.

[@will4510]

That's in every thing we do!

[@bellarose6509]

Yes, it is evil.

[@millardscott5646]

This is very demonic to treat anyone this way. The things that we do in the flesh will be a witness against you through all eternity.

[@plutotech]

Right. Not the mention the 100s of black towns in 1900s they destroyed like Tusla and Rosewood.

[@mcscruse-iz6vl]

They tried to wear you down and you showed them what strong, determined Black people can and will do.. Congrats 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾✊🏾

[@DS-lk3tx]

@@mcscruse-iz6vl strong= I NEED WELFARE

[@mik7564]

​@@DS-lk3tx😂😂😂 omgosh a troll not interested in facts. Blacks are not the main ones on welfare, genius. 43% on welfare ARE WHITE! 26% hispanic and 23% black.

[@midnitelion5238]

@@DS-lk3tx strong and resilient in spite of everything. Look beyond the end of your nose. You know better, ostrich!

[@Tiffanysfarm]

Plus, while the most publicized cases of discrimination involved Black farmers, the $2 billion settlement also included payouts to “other groups” who experienced similar discriminatory practices. This is not a reparation payout.

[@andrewgraham1418]

Congratulations from Canada, Mr. Boyd! You have fought for dignity and respect for yourself and others, and you deserve it.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Glad the Atlantic wrote this story. Amy has helped every vulnerable citizen in the US and beyond. Thank you, John Boyd for fighting this further injustice.

[@fattitty3881]

As an Asian man I’m happy to hear this, in this day and age we shouldn’t be discriminating against anyone or any race, this is a win for humanity… congratulations to my black farmers that is growing food to feed humanity

[@saintmarytillman4119]

Right on I agree with you 1000%

[@719Dea]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 yes not just black farmers but humanity!! Love that

[@PA_MD1]

@fattitty3881...NO. You are wrong. It is a small win for SO CALLED BLACK american FARMERS in the USA. Humanity is not a race or nationality. So called black americans have been fighting since we were brought to the USA on ships in chains pre 1619. The USA receives over 350 years of free labor from my people. So called black americans were ENSLAVED in rhw USA. So called black americans have and are dealing with institutional racism in the USA NOT humanity. Your people were not in the USA in the 1600's, 1700's, 1800's, building this countries wealth for free.

[@andreneal282009]

This is insulting. Immigrant farmers weren't in this lawsuit and all the money should go to the black farmers. The majority of this money will go to immigrants who haven't faced decades of discrimination like black farmers and deserve none of this money. This isn't a win for humanity. It's yet another white supremacists deception.

[@godfromthecreator]

Yesss thank you

[@ms.pattipatti4299]

I hope they get $2 Billion more. And everything they were denied. Thank you Mr. Boyd for staying the course. Keep pushing and keep educating until we receive it all.

[@mordakie3805]

they will!

[@mustangcrazy3349]

B1, This is the Trick Bag language. The title says Black, but the money was split with black and minority farmers. If it doesn't say black FBA farmers only then it's not for black FBA farmers. Never fall for the trick word minority because the minorities will get all or most of the money.

[@carolinacracker8849]

Way better than biliions funding foreign wars. This is what we need more of. Go black farmers. Love to all the farmers.

[@mustangcrazy3349]

@@carolinacracker8849, Basically you are saying something is better than nothing. If a person broke into my house and stole five watches and the police caught him then don't bring me one watch when you stole five. I want to be made whole and if you can't give me back all of my watches then you better pay me the full value of them.

[@dealwindem4453]

They're already putting a stop on the payment. Yall haven't been watching closely I see😂

[@BiGsImY]

Finally! Awesome! Beautiful! This is only scratching the surface to Repairing the wrongs done to so called black peoples in this country!

[@doraramirez5030]

Y LOS NATIVOS?

[@guyfawkes9252]

@@doraramirez5030Many of you are getting free housing and benefits while bringing your anti-black attitudes with you. It’s ok, Trump will be deporting you soon.

[@tdhmonte]

This wasn't discrimination from the private sector; it was the government of the United States of America. From denied bank business loans, home loans, land ownership, and job discrimination, we now know why the other people, Wink, are so far ahead!

[@cherylwin9364]

TRUE FACTS 👍🏾

[@sheffner590]

Read “How white folks got so rich” its an eye opener

[@pamelamelton]

EXACTLY. ITZ LIKE ALL THE THONGS THEY HAVE OR ACHIEVED SHOULD BE OURZ. AIN'T THAT SOMETHING. DIRTY DIRTY. REPARATIONS..............

[@carltonbanks5470]

It cant stop here. All black american freedmen are owed cash reparations for all of that.

[@LifenaDay525]

Hats off to those that have endured. Sickening that you endured that abuse. We still have a long way to go in this country. But the people who were the first to have their land stolen were Native American Indians. That doesn’t make your plight less, but white people have abused on the belief they are better than another’s culture (racism). Hideously, it’s still prevalent in the US.

[@WondersWhy]

As an agriculture student, I became aware of this shameful discrimination. I'm pleased to hear this small token of redress has occurred.

[@mustangcrazy3349]

B1, You are correct a small token because the black farmers split the money with other minority farmers. The title says Black, but the money went to other farmers as well and by the time the money reaches the black farmers it will be peanuts or a token compared to what the other minorities received. Never fall for the Trick Bag word Minority.

[@alvinfrazier4152]

In America racism is still alive and thriving. Mr. Boyd is a true American!

[@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_]

It's an organization such as the National Black Farmer's Association a racist institution? How many non-blacks are members? Creating racist institutions is not a solution to stopping racism. That's just plain stupid.

[@cashew515]

@@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_Yeah ,coming from a white person like you! Walk a mile in their shoe! Stop criticizing and try to lessen your racism! You’re not a thoughtful Aquarius!

[@georgelayton6641]

@@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_

[@kayallen7603]

@@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_ You aren't being thoughtful, you're trying to ignore reality. Climb down from your high horse.

[@joosfake]

Yep. But we are expected to put our heads in the sand like it don't exist. Or they try to fake like everything is fair and you're just imagining things. Or they try to make you believe you're not qualified or good enough. Meanwhile these insecure, incompetent, dumb fools are running America into a sh_t pile.

[@michellescott1309]

Congratulations on this win for the fair act against discrimination for black farmers 👏🏿 🙏🏾

[@tammiepulley7167]

Thank you John Boyd for not giving up.

[@thesacredibis6723]

Litigation against the USDA for discrimination against African American farmers began in August 1997 with two suits brought by black farmers: Pigford v. Glickman and Brewington v. Glickman. However, its origins go back to the 1960s. As a result, a vast USDA agency backlog of unresolved complaints began to build after the USDA Civil Rights Office was closed in 1983. In 2023, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Justice For Black Farmers Act, legislation aimed to address and correct historic discrimination within federal farm assistance and lending at the USDA, causing black farmers to lose millions of acres of farmland and robbed farmers and their families of the billions of dollars of generational wealth that land represents. In 1910, Black farmers owned 16 million acres of farmland in the U.S. Today, they own just 2.9 million acres and comprise less than 5 percent of the agriculture workforce.

[@barracuda861]

Thanks for that info. These are things a lot of us never hear about.

[@angelabluebird609]

@@barracuda861 These are also things we can spread the word about. So thankful for this info!

[@PhukYoutubeIsRacist]

Yea we know. I hate people who try and pop off on another's platform. Start your own.

[@sylviewalker7560]

See Bill Gates.

[@PhukYoutubeIsRacist]

@@sylviewalker7560 See Imhotep

[@ChelseaWoodsWorld]

I did the math. Mr. Boyd said 60k applicants with 45k applicants now being compensated. This equates to $33,333 an applicant if distributed evenly. This amount for 4decades of pushback is not enough. We need to see more black applicants approved regularly for this type of work moving forward but I thank God we got this.

[@Ray-c5g]

The pay is a slap in the face; In other words, here, shut up and go away 👀👺🤬.

[@heidinewcombe696]

@@Ray-c5g Actually, it's likely opened the door to other types of settlements by setting a precedent.

[@watchmeplayenergy281]

Does that even account for lawyer's fees?

[@tulsacaupain2882]

How hard did you support him. Who supported him.

[@gaylebeats]

And they made them each fill out a form of 40 pages. What....a......joke.

[@chelinejules2614]

This man is a hero, he was the one who notified the government that foreign countries have been buying our farm land in outstanding numbers near are military bases.

[@dianeleirer9878]

I’m going to guess that this would not be in the history books written for middle school and high school students? Much respect for Cory Booker reintroducing the Justice for Black Farmers Act!

[@jaysonoweh2227]

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[@SylviaAndrews-vy8zr]

Definitely not told. That is why we must continue to fight and tell the true stories to our children.

[@markhepworth]

American schools have books in them..?

[@pebblesleak8214]

Yup!!!

[@derrickcrumpton3165]

EXACTLY 💯

[@nadiamombrun2340]

Lord I am tired of fighting but thank you for those who are not tired 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@sherrymcclure1675]

AMEEN

[@wonderfulmee]

Right !!! The FEDS Are following US around to Steal Kill Destroy SHUT DOWN GOVERNMENT !!!

[@paulamitchell1653]

Cause GOD ain't making no more LAND!!!!!

[@TruthAndLight4995]

The significance is that Black people had to fight fight fight for 40 years & it is too little too late as many Black farmland has been LOST!!!!

[@chocolaza]

Stolen!😮

[@treeamigo8447]

Cry some more maybe you'll get more handouts

[@aao449]

That was their plan all along, to steal the farmers’ land.

[@RAPSNINO]

STOLEN. LOST. DESTROYED. 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@paulamitchell1653]

"THANK YOU" JOHN FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS PERSEVERANCE AND INTEGRITY UNDER HORRIBLE DECADES OF IGNORANCE AND MEAN-SPIRITEDNESS... BRAVO.... ❤❤❤❤..... CONGRATULATIONS AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!!!!

[@Avg_Vet]

2 billion isnt enough. The US needs to give what they give to Israel every year until this is made right.

[@cherylwin9364]

AMEN, TRUE FACTS

[@gigiheights4195]

And they arent the true people of that land

[@missalphaomegagod-2u]

@@gigiheights4195facts fam!

[@keneshiaallah795]

AS'E 🦋 AND SO IT IS 👑👑👑 ANCESTORS COME THRU 🌻🦋 ⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️

[@fairynelly4427]

True.

[@Sassmouth4.0]

This is huge - but there is SO much further to go to support these Americans equitably.

[@ms.chele_]

Much respect to you my friend, John Boyd, for continuing to fight for black farmers' rights. The USDA must continue to pay for their biased practices as this is long overdue ‼️‼️

[@phampton16]

Absolutely agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@ApostleMAllen]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Awesome!! Thank God!! Awesome!

[@chinookvalley]

$5 billion? It's a start. Time to give those hard working farmers their due!!!!

[@cpersiani4466]

@@chinookvalley I agree, but most farmers are in the profession not to get rich and when the government starts throwing so much money at you, you have to conform to everything that they want and most farmers enjoy farming so much because of the independence it gives them and their families of not relying on the government. I’m sure the government is going to want certain regulations on food like they’re doing to the Amish. The Amish have the best quality food and healthiest communities because they stay clear of the government and the regulations of having to put certain things in the food or in the livestock. There is certain things that aren’t good for food that the government puts in to preserve it or make it more profitable. I find it very concerning that the government wants to control our farmland by paying off people

[@noneyabiz_123]

​@@cpersiani4466This comment missed the entirety of the details of the interview-intentionally, I suspect.

[@cpersiani4466]

@@noneyabiz_123 oh no, I didn’t miss the point. I’m just adding to the point that when you receive money from the government, the government expects certain things. In farming things are tricky anf the government must just be paying off people in order to control the people and the land. You agree or disagree with my statement?

[@thedarkerarchery3553]

​@@noneyabiz_123 How did you come to suspect what their intention was? That's some Newfane type stuff😂. Can I start making suspicions of your intention?

[@I_Am_Warden]

The government will come with a way to screw them out of that payout. They always do and every time it was expected.

[@douglasrobertson1330]

We fought, bled, killed and died on every battlefield for Americas, so called democracy, yet the savagery, hate and ungodly behavior continued and STILL does. CONGRATULATIONS to the farmers that had the endurance, character to fight, but we all know the fight ain't over!!!

[@alphakimmi]

It will never be over because the Antichrist will never stop attacking us.

[@mustangcrazy3349]

B1, The title says Black, but the money was split between black farmers and minority farmers. Never fall for the words Minority or Black & Brown. If you do then you are screwed. Bottom line is black FBA farmers didn't receive the full amount of the money.

[@phampton16]

I agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@decencywarrior9598]

Thanks for putting together the patterns that have kept the black community oppressed , and than staying strident and true in your battles for justice and accountability Boyd.

[@reneedavis8809]

Keep fighting for what you’re due! This should be in our History books! Congratulations 🙏

[@koolaid4315]

Shame on USDA. It should probably be more than that going back to the 1960’s. 🙏🏼 God Bless the black farmers. Thank you

[@pattimcfarlane8504]

YES!!!! Congratulations John Boyd Jr and all the Black and Brown Farmers!!! I hope each Farmer gets as much as they need to support EVERYTHING they need including the land! Thank you for sharing the memory of your Father too.

[@sistahb5159]

The injustice didn't happen to Black and Brown farmers, ONLY Black. But America is committed to American Descendants of Slavery ADOS a bottom caste, so they give what belongs to us to everybody. 🙄

[@hasdrubalsosamarquez5430]

Disgusting!!!! That's not enough money! The next President should put their hands on this issue

[@msd7331]

1965. So glad to hear you all were able to receive this payout. Working collectively and not giving up, paid off. Congratulations farmers.

[@rubyclark7595]

40 plus years of Fighting for equal Farming rights... Shameful America 🇺🇸 Many died Long Ago😢 This Senior Girl said it!!! Horrible

[@mustangcrazy3349]

B1, Black farmers didn't receive the full amount of the money. The money was divided between black farmers and minority farmers so the majority of the money went to minorities. This is Trick Bag talk because the money was not specifically for black farmers. The title says Black, but minorities got some or most of the money. Never fall for the Trick word Minority.

[@Keith-tt1xi]

I wish my dad was still around to see this. Farmer all his life until 80 years old. This victory is long overdue.

[@Dainja]

Snap, she had to cut him off due to time constraints when he was detailing how much discrimination he received during his time as a farmer. Speaks volumes, literally and figuratively.

[@alexanderjosephross]

He was speaking about his faith which is antithetical to her agenda

[@elysam5974]

This is a prime example of when people say racism is entrenched, institutionalized in every aspect of this society.

[@kevindwelle1625]

Honestly! Hunger and Starvation affects all of us! Strange Though! There was a time in America when 80% of all farming was cruel evil and demoralizing forced Slavery...

[@soniapinkney1342]

Truth !!!!

[@yourhuckleberry6757]

How'd they get their money if it's racist ???

[@BarbaraF272]

And yet there are some such as Silly Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk who deny that institutionalized racism doesn't exist. By such words they strengthen the hands of the oppressors. May God bring these individuals into rebuke. Because this will be the type of people when in power will do nothing to fight against injustice because they deny it Exist. Thank you Father in Heaven for this.

[@queenteireigns6212]

​@yourhuckleberry6757 did you not listen to the video?

[@kaliha55]

Yes! 👊🏾So glad they have gotten some compensation. More importantly acknowledgement. Well done gentleman 👏🏾

[@felixx8279]

Amy: Mr. Boyd deserved more time for his interview, and he definitely shouldn't have been interrupted!!!

[@GrandmaBev64]

Wonderful news! Now give back the "Black Wall Street" and "California Beachfront" property owners back their wealth and land.

[@RainettaJones]

Seneca village they stole from wealthy n middle class blacks to build Central Park. Wall Street was a black burial ground. 80%of US manmade lakes were black towns where blacks were drowned n rhe land stolen. It goes on N on

[@nayah9423]

Yes, and give back that farm land that was taken, plus royalties from the use of that land and minerals!!!

[@sharonyoxall7553]

🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@kyecarrington3831]

Just , "Cut The Checks" Lineage Base Specifically for FBA's . Stay Safe 🙏 family

[@nashambenyisrael7689]

it's really sad they had to go to court in order to get this.... really shows the governments disdain for black Americans....

[@prlaux5348]

And it's so sad.....Yeah, people who says racism is a myth, AREN'T the one's who endure it. I will ALWAYS stand with my black family, I am not black but that doesn't mean I don't feel the pain that you have endured for decades. We ARE family.....WE are all connected....WE ARE ALL ONE!

[@Tiffanysfarm]

This worst part is that although themost publicized cases of discrimination involved Black farmers, the $2 billion settlement also included payouts to “other groups” who experienced similar discriminatory practices. This is not a reparation payout.

[@ChristianeWinzenburg-uo4xb]

I truly applaud the black farming community. A big win for a formidable Community!!!

[@colstonlchinese]

Respect to the National Black Farmers Association for their longstanding advocacy!

[@srwarren103]

My grandfather used to say…”You can’t grow land” stay unified and keep exposing these injustices.

[@phampton16]

Totally agree 💯🇺🇸💙

[@paulamitchell1653]

​@@phampton16TRUE!

[@sherrysaunders8680]

Congratulations Mr. Boyd and to America's Black farmers/farmers of colour!

[@marymatthews5727]

Way overdue and it’s been a long struggle but I’m thankful and happy to hear this news!

[@thewatchercomicbookseries]

She cut the interview short when he started talking about all the racism he’s endured. They still don’t want our mistreatment to be spoken about or addressed.

[@DLPfishing]

Same reason golden boy and others are pushing so hard to band books and keep us in dark

[@soi4489]

She actually encouraged him to speak about his Dad. I think she wanted him to complete his statement and not get cut off. She’s done this with other guest too.

[@thewatchercomicbookseries]

@@soi4489Possibly. I actually worked in Television for over 10 years so I know how it works. She may have wanted that but the producer wrapped her and the interview.

[@amremnant]

She literally asked him to talk about the discrimination he faced.

[@thewatchercomicbookseries]

@@amremnant right… and he got cut off.

[@phillynurse9492]

That was a disgrace and that chump change is an insult. The indignities those brave men suffered is infuriating. Keep fighting sir!

[@LindaC-ze5ob]

Good news! So glad our hard working black farmers are finally getting this money! 🌿🌱🌾🚜🚜🚜

[@janet3171]

Thank you so much for sharing this story. It is shameful what these farmers and their families have had to endure.

[@STILLSTANDING23913]

To the attorneys that worked on this to happen. Thank you! You and your families be blessed!

[@annoin]

The attorneys got the majority of the money, so sad because they drag it in court so that they can make more money.

[@michaell8184]

Per a report by the USDA Census of Agriculture $326,000,000,000.00(Billion) dollars worth of acres was stolen from black farmers between the years of 1920-1997 alone. Around 11.3 million acres

[@ninajohnson2295]

Treat Black America as an American. We have contributed much to America. Treat us the way you want to be treated. Do unto others as you have them do unto you

[@trulyrich707]

2 Ch 7:14

[@jeansmith8658]

@@Derek-no8fu You sure about that? Why are you here?

[@sapphiiretv]

@@Derek-no8fuboy have you seen your tan? Somebody in your family put black in you! Go take the ancestry test😊

[@Shabbao]

​@@Derek-no8fuWhat neighborhood, last I check you don't even own your own homes let alone the land it's own,let alone anything else......You can do the world a favor and Move back to the other side of the equator!

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

@@Derek-no8fuWe won’t stay out of your neighborhood, love. You better pack up and move to Antarctica. We aren’t going anywhere.

[@MrCeora]

After all these years, (and I've been following this myself for at least 20 years) it should be at least 10-15 times this much. These folks lives and potential have been sorely, sorely hurt. They have been through so much with hopes being dashed, families suffering, watching others get while they were denied. Incredible...

[@paulamitchell1653]

TRUTH!

[@eyetoeyetravels2502]

I am the daughter of a black farmer. My father and mother have both passed away. I am so thankful to GOD and those leaders who worked so hard to make this happen for our black (and people of color) farmers! These farmers deserve all they can get for the cruelty and lack of support they received by bigoted individuals. These individuals should be held accountable for what they have done. Many of these farmers had to leave their farms and go to large cities in order to feed their families and maintain their farms. This is exactly what my Daddy had to do!!! My Daddy had to go to New York and get a job so we could survive. I am very thankful to Mama and Daddy for the sacrifices they made to help their children lead successful and worthwhile lives.

[@infotecworld]

Do you still have the farm?

[@ksoss1]

I'm heartbroken but Evil never wins. It can take 1000 years but it never wins. I wonder how these people's descendents feel but hey... Life.

[@mustangcrazy3349]

B1, The black FBA farmers didn't get all the money as the title suggests. The money was split between black FBA farmers and minority farmers. Most of the money went to minorities while the black FBA farmers ended up with peanuts. If it is not specifically for black FBA farmers then it wasn't for black FBA farmers. The moment you fall for minority is the moment you lose. If it is not specifically for black FBA then it's a Trick Bag.

[@rosahacketts1668]

* for black and other people of colour!

[@mustangcrazy3349]

@@rosahacketts1668, Exactly which means divide the money with other farmers and by the time the black FBA farmers get a slice of the pie then only crumbs are left.

[@pchab1966]

"A day late and a dollar short"...its $3B short of what they need to just BREAK EVEN and $0 profit.

[@escapeearth2327]

How do you know?

[@thedarkerarchery3553]

​@@escapeearth2327 Look at the country we're in... It's what America does and has always done. It's not hard to know.

[@rasjudahlion]

Did he not say it in the interview? And what about those who lost their land? Àmerikkk the land of the free and home of the thief.

[@fl7107]

I usually need evidence for people’s claims. But that there is the American way as it relates to black folks.

[@DR-rw7es]

Also logically speaking with recent inflation the money they just received is not going to go as far as it would have 2 years ago, let alone 4 decades ago. But, I'm sure they'll find a way to keep "pulling themselves up by their bootstraps". 😏

[@margarettadavis7665]

Congratulations ❤ to the black farmers who held on, and my heart goes out to the black farmers that have lost their land.

[@jgray5034]

What a RARE and AWESOME story of justice and RETRIBUTION being given to these farmers of color. Continued blessings for these hardworking farmers, their families and communities. I can’t wait for the movie. ❤🎉

[@1DaughterofZion]

I’m actually tearing up with JOY! So happy for my people! Keep on keeping on! ❤❤❤

[@lizjordan2378]

May God bless you, Sir. I am a native Virginian and thank you profusely for you hard work, efforts and commitment!

[@mrsrichard7835]

Where’s all the ignorant people who still have the nerve to say systemic racism dose not exist?

[@millwrightpiledriver7699]

They are blissfully living in the alternative reality they created and accepted, to fool one another into believing a false narrative. I think they have also convinced themselves that they have fooled the rest of America as well.. That's the pitfall when denying reality, you can't tell what's real and wht isn't anymore.

[@apbt067]

Prove it. Just because someone says it doesn’t mean anything. If there is no specific evidence that black farmers where denied loans just because they are black. Then there is nothing to even discuss.

[@629Justme]

@@apbt067 Its rare in an America in which they needed an amendment to ratify the rights of freed slaves, that someone could possibly think that a win expressedly designed to be given to blacks, could convince themselves that, that wasn't an acknowledgement that it was racism at its core. Whats more to consider?

[@629Justme]

I read that its because they know, but have a serious problem admitting that it was they who were acting like the savages that they wanted to blame others as being like. Somewhat in todays multiracial world, they don't want their children to see particular parts of their heritage as being "mean" to other races. Its unavoidable that systemic racism exists - getting excluded in places - by the exceptionally simple fact that the daggon country had to amend the countries constitution to give social rights to those who were once enslaved. If you have to make it federal law to not exclude certain folks, doesn't that mean they were excluded previous to those amendments? Systemically excluded?

[@thedingo8833]

Because as a woman who is old and has seen discrimination of all sorts, so many people would be do a lot of money. Everybody experiences discrimination of one kind or another and if we all go back and sue for every wrong A lot of lawyers would be very busy

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

I’m glad these farmers were able to survive in spite of the bad seeds they were deliberately given.

[@pinkladyEle7487]

Amen this is so relevant. Black Farmers are original farmers from slavery to now. God continue to grant Black farmers blessings

[@RAPSNINO]

Amen!!!

[@ReasonsWhy5]

It's about time this Gov. start doing right by the Black Farmers of America. And quit denying them of what they deserve. Keep fighting people!👍🏾👍🏾 👍🏾

[@argentinacastillo3135]

Where’s all the blacks for democrats republicans would never allow this to happen

[@charlesperkinsjr2]

No one deserves anything

[@ReasonsWhy5]

@@charlesperkinsjr2 QUIT!

[@ReasonsWhy5]

@@charlesperkinsjr2 HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?

[@Treemonieee]

@@charlesperkinsjr2they deserve their land back, you racist!

[@toroverde9329]

Good! People don't want to farm anymore. Iowa is turning to cattle and Iowa has always provided us a lot of our produce. So happy to have these farmers!! 🌽

[@gabbycarter965]

Too much cattle is actually bad for the environment, because of the waste and fumes that the cows produce.

[@cpersiani4466]

@@gabbycarter965 I questioned the solutions to those very small problems of raising cattle. I’m not saying that you’re wrong and it might have a small effect on the environment I don’t think that affect is that big and I don’t think the solutions that they are providing for this is the right solution Just like the solution for Covid was lockdowns, masks vaccine. That solution was worse than the problem and I have a feeling climate change is going to be the same thing.

[@manuellubian5709]

Yes so true. I'm originally from the North. Never lived on a farm or know anything ab't it. Although, my elder relatives did during the latter part of the 19th century and the beginning of this new century were farmers in one way or another. For the first time ever in my life I've had the chance to go to Iowa. Had a chance encounter with somebody who came from a long line of farmers who told me that he just recently had to get out of that business because of all the push-back from the government, lack of funding and (just like this video has explained many farmers both black and white) have been pushed out of the industry their land. In many cases it was land that has been taken from them and turned into other types of activity. In fact just to kind of drive home the lesson and in turn teach me a northerner about this situation my airport driver made it a point to, literally drive me by a section of farmland that had been stripped and mowed clean down, to nothing but sod. It was no longer fallow. Was no longer fertile. Wasn't even even green anymore. The section of farmland shown to me, was this horrendous, almost white-beige color. With practically tears in his eyes he said, "Do you see? Do you see that? He said, "Now tell me.... tell me what's a farmer supposed to do with a section of their land carved out and scraped down to nothing like that? Do you think anyone can do anything with that anymore? He said, "I'm so mad. I'm so angry".

[@cpersiani4466]

@@gabbycarter965 I’m not sure how much it is really that bad for the environment. I’m not doubting that it is. But I don’t think the solution is the right one for climate change. The Covid solution of masks and lockdowns and closing businesses and keeping kids out of school was worse than the problem itself. I have a feeling the climate change agenda that the UN is pushing is going to be worse than cow farts for humans.

[@Judithica]

Iowa doesn't grow food, they grow ethanol. Grass fed cattle is where the money's at, and can be done sustainably.

[@mohammedfamily2291]

I’m Elated!!!!Congratulations to all the Black farmers..Thank you Mr.Boyd!!!!🎉❤

[@christiankalala840]

Thank you to all the people that have helped with this win! Mr John Boyd Jr, here's a standing ovation for you👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿

[@whocares1739]

It took them 4 decades to help our farmers. If they would have helped them way before an election year when they need their vote many more farmers would have been able to keep their farms. Ridiculous!!

[@laames1599]

God has a plan no matter what!

[@TheRealest215]

Imagine how much Black farmers are REALLY owed!

[@kozmickitsuneame]

There's a really messed up history behind that to be honest and trust me it goes high into the billions that's owed.

[@TheRealest215]

@kozmickitsuneame Yesir!

[@kozmickitsuneame]

@@TheRealest215 there were some people who work those farms in the later became the owners of those farms after slavery. They started to do well and the government did not like this. Many were heavily harassed until they sold it , or had counter poured on the ground as well as having their crops burned along with being so bad breeds and bad seeds. And then when that didn't work they would chased off their property. To add insult to injury some of those places became known as sundown towns. Some of the descendants of said people would later move to cities and lose interest in farming entirely because of these things. Then have the wonderful benefit of being told they don't work hard enough when they work two to three jobs for a place half the size of where they used to live and twice the rent.

[@Dylan-uq8gp]

This was a great segment and much success to Mr John !!!❤❤❤

[@baldebaldePita]

They gave 107 Billion dollars to Ukrain but only 2 billion to the American farmers

[@LadyBug68-u4c]

EXACTLY! They need a whole lot more than $2 billion to divide between 60,000 farmers! This is nothing in comparison to the true reparations dollars due to African Americans on a whole!

[@ReginaldBurns-ox6nm]

You Are on point my Friend an we had to jump Through Hoops me I did not Prevail but In My Community a several gotten 15 thousand They were tickled pink Ok We come cheap it Was enough to make them happy an not enough to make White Americans unhappy So it Political an all wrapped up in One 60 farmers applicants now We Missing Tom Joyner he Would Broadcast now Who we Have ???? This Money was to Apease us not Make Whole we Are Never Gonna be made Whole we Ain’t Ukrainian nor Israel ok ok but 2025 is Looming ok

[@ReginaldBurns-ox6nm]

Ain’t that A slap in the Face Or ???

[@XXX3134L]

woohoo Go Biden Harris

[@T2daBikeGuy]

Is that $33k for each farm I mean a win is a win but $33k for 60,000 farmers is 2 billy right or am I wrong

[@MorganJohnsonAuthor]

Yes, finally justice for the black farmers.. End Racism~!!!!

[@willthethrill8661]

You do realize this only increases racism right? Anytime you give a segment of the population money or opportunity for being a certain race, it will increase racism.

[@JamesLollis-br9qx]

Racism won't end if we all get paid. Who cares?

[@zcnaipowered7407]

Glad he didn't give up, he fought what's right now black farmers get some much needed cash. It's a start.

[@donnamcdonald3709]

We wanted to hear more. John, thank you for sharing your story. Painful to share as well as hear, for sure.

[@FyreGuiomar]

This is a well overdue, partial correction by the Government. John Boyd Jr. and all the farmers who were treated less than, I am with you also. Thank you for never giving up, holding the line and standing up for what is correct and just. I am proud of you all. I'm not a farmer, but I have been friends with many farmers and have helped at times I was able to on a few farms over the years. Some of the toughest, hardest working and absolutely caring about the community people I have ever met. People take your places; the struggle is not over.

[@MorganJohnsonAuthor]

Yeahhhhh~!! Happy for the Black Farmers of America.. Great Job Black Farmers Association~!!!

[@sandylification]

Sorry Mr John Boyd for what you endured. Thank you for keeping up the fight. God bless

[@janfarr4706]

Congratulations, All Black Farmers and Farmer's of Color! Keep Pushing! 🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾

[@Ms.4ever33]

A big CONGRATS!!!! Black Americans need more support than anyone else in this country since they put their literal blood and sweat into it. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@cpersiani4466]

This is very true, but it seems that there could be nefarious reasons. so the USGA basically just bought themselves black farmers who will do anything that the USGA and FDA want now. This is actually more control over black farmers guised as social justice.

[@tracynorris5012]

Excellent!!! Money doesn't make a man. My father's integrity, honesty, and work ethics made him my Hero. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brendaann727]

Same with my grandpa & dad! They were our heroes & their example taught us what was important; family, friends, & people. They took good care of us & we felt loved & supported. I only had a couple of dresses for school & one pair of shoes & one coat for all seasons. But we never even noticed anything wrong with that. My grandma even cooked for all the farm tenants & hands. (She was an awesome cook & everyone loved her) I remember the floor in her kitchen was way slanted towards one side & there were cracks in between the floor boards and some moved up & down. The sides of her house remained tar-papered. She worked in the fields as a young adult & earned green stamps for things to put in the house. I still have one of her end tables that she got from that.

[@deadmanprodinc]

What a difficult journey this has been for black farmers. Why this took so long to remedy speaks volumes of how deep racism still runs within the white owners and controllers of business and industry of America. Must respect to the determined folks like John Boyd who have latched onto this issue and not let go all these years!

[@oooOn-m5w]

Unfortunately the Struggle Continues thank You For this information !!!