‘Gaining Ground’ highlights Black farmers’ efforts to reclaim lost land
July 23, 2023
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as posted by the channelCorrection: This segment incorrectly stated the loss in land value for Black farmers is $326 million. The correct estimate is $326 billion. The transcript has been updated. We regret the error.
In 1910, about 14 percent of U.S. farmers were Black, owning more than 16 million acres. Now, according to the latest Census of Agriculture, only one in 100 farmers is Black, owning less than 5 million acres. A new documentary explores how this happened, its lasting effect on Black families and their efforts now to reclaim their legacy. Filmmaker Eternal Polk joins John Yang to discuss.
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