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Willie Nelson: Shirley Sherrod, a Family Farmer’s Friend
With the swirling controversy surrounding “Sherrodgate” I think this post by Willie Nelson (actor, singer and President of Farm Aid) brings this issue full circle and the issue clear. I applaud Mr. Nelson for writing this! Willie Nelson: Shirley Sherrod, a Family Farmer’s Friend.
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Tagged farmers, politics, race, racism, Shirley Sherrod, USDA, Willie Nelson
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They need to get what they deserve
This issue has not gotten the press coverage it deserved. Black farmers won their case, however settlement payments have been slow in coming. Many of the farmers are in poor health and elderly. The government is using a “stall and … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, bias, black, farmers, government, litigate, Obama, race
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