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Discrimination relief payments begin; Some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program
The Biden Administration is distributing millions in relief checks to farmers facing discrimination, while a federal court review is pending to pause the process.
Black farmers have sued for inclusion of deceased relatives in the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program amid concerns over relief funds.
Thomas Burrell, BFAA President, stated, "We are asking … that the Department of Agriculture discontinue its attack of discrimination against the African American community.