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Black History Month

An ever-expanding guide dedicated to Black History Month

Randolph Farm, Virginia State University

African American Farmers

Original Image Source: National Black Farmers Association

John Boyd, Jr.

John Boyd Jr., founder of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), fought against discrimination in agriculture and helped secure a $1.25 billion settlement in the Pigford v. Glickman lawsuit for Black farmers denied USDA loans.