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Only 1.3% of farmers in America are Black, and while there is a long history of discrimination, some Black farmers say the problem persists.

Only 1.3% of farmers in the US are Black, and some say they still face discrimination

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Only 1.3% of farmers in America are Black, and some say the farming industry's long history of discrimination is still playing out.

Only 1.3% of farmers in the US are Black, and some say they still face discrimination

Robert Leslie,Barbara Corbellini Duarte

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