The Pigford Project, a research initiative between the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund and the Institute for Economic and Racial Equity (IERE) at Heller seeks to better understand the legacy and impact of two landmark civil rights class action lawsuits and apply those lessons to better support the lives and livelihoods of Black farmers today. “Tending Repair,” the project’s latest report, details Pigford legatees' experiences and hopes for a just future in agriculture.
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