Will black farmers checks mailed out
You're referring to the long-awaited checks for Black farmers!
Yes, the checks are being mailed out as part of the settlement of the Pigford v. Glickman lawsuit, which was a landmark class-action lawsuit filed in 1997 by African American farmers who claimed they were discriminated against by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the 1980s and 1990s.
In 2010, the USDA agreed to settle the lawsuit for $1.25 billion, which was the largest civil rights settlement in U.S. history at the time. The settlement provided compensation to eligible Black farmers who had been denied loans, credit, and other benefits by the USDA due to racial discrimination.
The checks are being mailed out to eligible farmers as part of the settlement. According to the USDA, the checks are being sent to farmers who:
- Were African American or African American-owned farms that were denied USDA loans, credit, or other benefits between 1981 and 1996.
- Were not already compensated through the original Pigford settlement or the subsequent Pigford II settlement.
- Have not been deceased or declared incompetent.
The checks are being mailed out in phases, with the first phase starting in 2020. The USDA has stated that it will continue to mail out checks until all eligible farmers have been compensated.
If you're a Black farmer who believes you may be eligible for a check, you can contact the USDA's National Appeals Division at (202) 720-7343 or visit their website at www.usda.gov for more information.
Remember to keep an eye out for your check in the mail, and if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to the USDA for assistance!