March 22, 2021
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families, FARMING & FOOD, Government, The PPJ Gazette, whistleblowers
Black Farmer Organizations, black farmers, black land loss, discrimination at USDA, Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act, families, Lawrence Lucas, loss of generational wealth, Marcel Reid, rural and urban farmers, The Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020, The PPJ Gaxzette, USDA coalition of Minority Employees, USDA employees, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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The Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act and The Justice for Black Farmer Act of 2021 are the most important pieces of legislation since The Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are pleased to be a part of helping make both legislations a part of America’s civil rights history.
Lawrence Lucas, Present Emeritus
www.agcoalition.com
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Statement by Lawrence Lucas
The USDA Coalition of Minority Employees consider The Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act of 2021 to be the most pivotal civil rights legislation since The Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act will bring relief to thousands of Black farmers, minority farmers, who have been discriminated against by USDA for decades. The USDA Coalition of Minority Employees has been engaged in the struggle on behalf of both Black farmers and USDA employees since 1994. Our vision is to bring to light the horrendous mistreatment of both Black farmers and employees within USDA. The Act of 2021 will address discrimination at USDA by creating systemic changes within USDA and its organization.
By way of history, the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees and a number of other Black Farmer Organizations initially engaged with a number of candidates for President to assist them in understanding the historical discrimination within USDA and its racist history, Black land loss, and the loss of generational wealth for Black farmers. Our letter with well over 100 signatures indicates the depth of our support from both rural and urban farmers from around the country.
In early 2019 Senator Warren, along with Senator Booker and Senator Gillibrand, drafted The Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020. The Bill’s comprehensive nature was gratifying to read as it addressed racism, complaint abuse, and inequities within USDA; creation of a “fire wall” between the Office of General Counsel and Civil Rights across USDA; the provision of debt relief; the opportunities to secure acres to farm; and policies that would address civil rights processing and administration throughout USDA. Senator Raphael Warnock drafted the “Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act” and included it in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion-dollar COVID-19 relief bill.
We believe this is a new day for justice for Black farmers. While the Act specifically address the Black farmer issue, we see that the systemic changes that are included in The Act of 2021 will serve the needs of other farmers of color and USDA employees.
Short Quote:
The Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act and The Justice for Black Farmer Act of 2021 are the most important pieces of legislation since The Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are pleased to be a part of helping make both legislations a part of America’s civil rights history.
Lawrence Lucas, Present Emeritus
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January 27, 2021
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FARMING & FOOD, Marti Oakley, TS Radio Network
faring % Food, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Ron Cotton LLoyd Wright, Tom Vilsack, TS RadioNetwork, USDA corruption, USDA discrimination, Waymon Hinson
Thursday January 28, 2021 at 7:00 CST
5:00 pm PST…6:oo pm MST … 7:00 pm CST …8:00 pm EST
All shows are archived so you can listen at your convenience.
CAll in number is 917-388-4520
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Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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Whistleblowers is brought to you in coordination with Marcel Reid and the annual Whistleblowers Summit in Washington D.C..
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Join Lawrence Lucas and Marti Oakley as we discuss the adverse affects of USDA being headed again by Tom Vilsack. The civil rights violations and intentional discrimination against Black farmers, along with women and Hispanic farmers was rampant under Vilsack. Should we brace ourselves for more of the same? I doubt Monsanto’s (now, Bayer) Golden Boy has changed much over the years.
Also joining us will be:
Lloyd Wright, former USDA civil rights director
Lesa Donnelly, Vice President, USDA Coalition
Waymon Hinson, producer of the Black farmer documentary
Corey Lea, Black farmer & civil rights advocate
And Ron Cotton may even show up!
This will be an informative show. There is so much to talk about!
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December 3, 2020
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corruption, FARMING & FOOD, Government, land theft, Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
black farmers, farming, Government, Justice for Black Farmers, Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020, land loss, land theft, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, TS Radio Network, USDA, USDA corruption, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us live Thursday December 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
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Call in # is 917-388-4520
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All shows will be archived and available 24/7 so you can listen at your convenience.
Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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Join Lawrence Lucas & Marti Oakley for the year end review of the dismal activities taking place at the USDA. We will be discussing the impact of the Elizabeth Warren Plan and the May 2020 letters to the Biden campaign demanding they fix the USDA. Also, we will cover the Biden plan related to USDA and the call for change by so many.
The Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020 was introduced November 30th and differs greatly from the Biden proposal.
Speaking out when it is not popular or in fashion takes great courage yet the rural and urban farmers do just that.
Our guests will include:
Michael Stoval, Black Farmer
Julian Hishaw, Attorney & Author
Lloyd Wright, Black Farmer & Advocate
Wayne Hinson, Researcher & Producer of the Black Farmer Documentary
Please tune in for this informative show!
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October 29, 2020
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corruption, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, Whistleblowers!
Acres of Ancestry Initiative/Black Agrarian Fund, black farmers, Dekera Greene Rodriguez, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Pigford lawsuit, The USDA Hour, Tracy Lloyd McCurty, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, USDA land theft, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us live Thursday October 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
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September 24, 2020
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FARMING & FOOD, Marti Oakley, TS Radio Network, whistleblowers, whistleblowers, Whistleblowers!
Black Farmer Documentary, Julian Hishaw, Lawrence Lucas, Marti Oakley, Miichael Stoval, USDA Civil rights Abuses, USDA discrimination, USDA institutional failures, Waymon Hinson, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us live Thursday September 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
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All shows will be archived and available 24/7 so you can listen at your convenience.
Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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Whistleblowers! The USDA Hour, is brought to you in coordination with Marcel Reid and the annual Whistleblowers! Summit.
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Join Lawrence and Marti this evening as they host a roundtable discussion concerning the failure of most candidates to fairly address the issues of discrimination against Black farmers that has gone on for decades within the USDA. At issue is the Biden campaign lack of systemic solution or approach to changing and correcting the long standing, well documented abuses that have transpired.
Joining the show will be Michael Stoval, Julian Hishaw and Waymon Hinson.
Lawrence Lucas
Mr. Lucas was the former President of the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees, beginning in 1994. His career as a government employee began as a political appointee during the Carter Administration. He retired after 32 years of service.
Michael Stoval
Joining him will be Michael Stoval of Alabama who has been instrumental in bringing attention to the institutional failures of the USDA and DOJ. Mr Stovel will talk about the continuing neglect and worsening of agency failures within the USDA that has worsened over the years under many administrations, including the former Obama and now current, Trump administration.
Waymon Hinson has earned degrees in theology and psychology is licensed as a psychologist and marriage and family therapist in Texas. His history with the Black farmer cause extends back to 1994 when he began to consult with farmers and their legal counsel. Mr. Hinson will also be discussing the release of the new documentary on Black farmers.
Julian Hishaw
In 2012, six years after she graduated, Hishaw launched Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (FARMS), an organization that helps Black farmers, and all farmers from historically disadvantaged groups, in Southeastern states retain ownership of their land. Now, she spends her days visiting farmers in the Southeast who face losing their property and assets due to mounting debt.
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June 25, 2020
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corruption, Forestry service, Forestry service retaliation, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Mathew Fogg, Police Reform bill, Tom Devine, TS Radio Network, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers, Women's Working Group
Join us live Thursday June 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
Call in number 917-388-4520
Press #1 immediately when Blogtalk answers to speak to the host!
All shows will be archived and available 24/7 so you can listen at your convenience.
Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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Whistleblowers! Brought to you in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Whistleblowers Summit taking place July 28-31 2020, in Washington D.C.
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Our show will open with Mathew Fogg, and Tom Devine, to discuss the new police reform bill. Marcel Reid will join in to update on the status of the 2020 Whistleblower’s Summit.
The women of Forestry are back! with Lesa Donnelly
The physical assault on Denice Rice by the Deputy Forest Supervisor was met with management’s failure to act on it, and then retaliation against Denice for reporting it by proposing she be suspended. Denise will also expose the exodus of people from fire on the Eldorado NF.
Shannon Reed is being harassed at her home by the Forestry Service.
The Coalition had a recent ZOOM meeting with Biden’s staff, while at the same time, The Women’s Working Group (WWG) never received any followup from the August 2019 meeting with the Chief and Weldon’s recent email based on complaints to the Secretary about it.
We will cover the failure of the agency to develop and establish a plan to address work place abuses. How Forestry Service does not believe Black Lives Matter because of the way they treat African American employees.
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February 26, 2020
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agriculture, Catherine Boudreau, corruption, food safety, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Politico, sexual abuse USDA, The PPJ Gazette, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us Thursday evening February 27, at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
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Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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January 26, 2020
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corruption, Guardianship Abuse, Marti Oakley, Tanya Talks, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
elder abuse, Guardianship Abuse, hospice, Lawrence Lucas, Maarsha Joiner, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Oklahoma corruption, Tanya Hathaway, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us Sunday evening January 26, 2020 at 7:00 CST!
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October 31, 2019
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FARMING & FOOD, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
Agriculturalists Association, arti Oakley, black farmers, Black Farmers Documentary, Coalition of Minority Employees, food & Farming, food security, Food Systems, Kordel Davis, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, TS Radio Network, USDA Hour, Waymon Henderson, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us Thursday evening October 31. 2019 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
Call in # 917-388-4520
Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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Whistleblower’s is presented in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Annual Whistleblower’s Summit in Washington D.C.
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Our guest this evening is Kordel Davis and Waymon Henson
Kordel is originally from Reading, Pennsylvania. He is currently a student at Rutgers University. In 2018 producers from Dateline NBC connected Kordel with the USDA and Coalition of Minority Employees. In May of 2018 Kordel wrote the paper “USDA Discrimination and the Effects on Food Systems and Food Security” under Dr. Xenia Morin at Rutgers University.
Kordel was one of the over seventy farmers, advocates, and researchers to sign their name to the letter to Elizabeth Warren. He has since created a video posted to YouTube regarding the letter entitled “USDA Discrimination, Elizabeth Warren, and The Future,” which has caught the attention of documentary creators and helped to spur new national interest in the Black farmers movement. Kordel wishes to continue to be a powerful voice for displaced farmers in the future.
Waymon Henderson is a Black farmer documentary, researcher & publisher. He has earned degrees in theology and psychology is licensed as a psychologist and marriage and family therapist in Texas. His history with the Black farmer cause extends back to 1994 when he began to consult with farmers and their legal counsel. He has been affiliated with the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association in Tillery, NC since 2005 and currently is a board member. He has two published articles in the area of Black farmers and land loss and has presented at international, national, state, and regional conferences on racism, the USDA, and Black land loss. His special area of interest is the impact on the health and well being of farmers and families when dealing with the USDA and DOJ. He and Shoun Hill partnered on the Black farmer documentary beginning in 2018 and will complete it in late 2019.
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October 14, 2019
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corruption, Forestry Service, Government, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, whistleblowers
corruption, Dr Stephanie Freeman, Forest Service, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Melody Mobley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us Thursday evening October 14. 2019 at 7:00 pm CST!
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August 29, 2019
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FARMING & FOOD, Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, Uncategorized, whistleblowers
agriculture, black farmers, Bryce Stucki, families, farming, food & Farming, Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, Journal of Food Law and Policy, Lawrence Lucas, Marti Oakley, Nate Rosenberg, PROPERTY RIGHTS, The PPJ Gazette, University of Iowa College of Law, USDA Hour, USDA land theft, USDA unfair practices
Join us Wednesday evening August 29. 2018 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
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Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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August 28, 2019
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corruption, Government, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, whistleblowers
corruption, Darlene Hall, forestry molestation, Forestry rapes, Forestry service, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, retaliation, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers, women in Forestry
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June 27, 2019
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corruption, FARMING & FOOD, Government, Marti Oakley, propaganda, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption
agriculture, black farmers, discrimination, food & Farming, government corruption, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, The USDA Hour, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, USDA distorts data, USDA propaganda, whistleblowers, Whsitleblower's Summit
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May 23, 2019
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corruption, Government, land theft, Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
Black Farmers Documentary, black land loss, corruption, Government, land theft, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, Shoun A. Hill, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA discrimination, USDA Hour, USDA mismanagement, Waymon Henson, whistleblowers, Whsitleblower's Summit
Join us this evening May 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm CST
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
Listen Live → HERE!←
Call in number 917-388-4520
Hit #1 immediately when Blogtalk answers to speak to the host.
Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
All shows are archived and available 24/7 so you can listen at your convenience.
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Whistleblower’s! Is brought to you in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Whistleblower’s Summit, taking place July 29, 30, 31 in Washington,D.C
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Join Lawrence Lucas as he hosts Waymon hInson , a long time activist in the battle Black farmers have faced under the mismanagement of the USDA. Mr. hInson also hosts the “Let Justice Ring” blog, linked below. Joining Lawrence and Mr Henson, will be photographer and documentary maker will be Shoun A. Hill.
Waymon hInson has earned degrees in theology and psychology is licensed as a psychologist and marriage and family therapist in Texas. His history with the Black farmer cause extends back to 1994 when he began to consult with farmers and their legal counsel. He has been affiliated with the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association in Tillery, NC since 2005 and currently is a board member. He has two published articles in the area of Black farmers and land loss and has presented at international, national, state, and regional conferences on racism, the USDA, and Black land loss. His special area of interest is the impact on the health and well being of farmers and families when dealing with the USDA and DOJ. He and Shoun Hill partnered on the Black farmer documentary beginning in 2018 and will complete it in late 2019.
Bio-Shoun A. Hill
Shoun Hill is a photographer based in New York City. Originally from Frederick, MD., Hill began photographing professionally in 1993 for The Gleaner in Henderson, KY., after getting his Master of Arts degree from Ohio University.
He has worked as a staff photographer for newspapers in Memphis, Tenn., and Orlando, Fla. At the present time he is a photo editor on the National Desk of the Associated Press in NYC. While a staff photographer, Shoun photographed Super Bowls, NBA basketball games, and presidential elections. He has also been a part of gallery shows in Ohio, Florida, Illinois and New York.
At the present time, Shoun is filming a documentary on African-American farmers, which debuts in Nov. After the completion on the documentary, Shoun will start a still photo project on the past, present and future of the African-American farmer. Shown is married to Debra Walton-Hill, a Broadway and TV actress and performer.
“I’m a documentary photographer and my goal with every image is to make a connection between the subject in the photograph and the person looking at the photograph. I shoot what is, and let the image speak for itself. People are my ideas and inspiration. That’s what these photographs show.
When people look at my work, I want them to feel a connection. Maybe the subject reminds them of someone or a situation they were in. When they see my work I’d like them to get a feeling of remembrance.”
And the fundraising page
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March 28, 2019
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corruption, Government, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
Government, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Dionnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, minority farmers, Ron Cotton, The USDA Hour, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, USDA land theft, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers, Women of Forestry
Join us this evening March 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm CST!
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All TS Radio shows are available in archive 24/7
Hosted by Marti Oakley with Lawrence Lucas
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Whistleblower’s is presented in coordination with Marcel Reid and the annual Whistleblower’s Summit July 29, 30 and 31st in Washington, D.C.
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Lawrence Lucas and I host Lesa Donnelly and Ron Cotton as we discuss recent updates in the Women of Forestry Service and ongoing issues with the USDA in general. The continuing failure of the USDA to respond to more than 20 years of reported sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting incidences of abuse, allows these egregious acts to continue without penalty. We we also be discussing the ongoing disparity of treatment and access to programs that affects minority farmers; a system that has resulted in more than 2 million acres of agricultural land stolen from the rightful owners.
Tune in as we update and recap the current state of affairs with regards to the USDA and its failure to function appropriately.
Lesa donnelly: vice president, USDA Coalition of Minority Employees, representative & spokesperson for abused women & class complainants (Forest Service in the western region).
Full House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held yet another hearing on November 15, 2018 to address the rampant and decades long history of sexual misconduct including documented cases of molestation, rape, gender discrimination and retaliation and intimidation for reporting these abuses.
Ron Cotton is President of the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees which is a USDA sanctioned, independent employee resource organization that works to ensure respect, dignity, and equal opportunities for employees and farmers.
Lawrence Lucas, Founding member and President Emeritus, of the USDA Coalition of Minority employees since May 1994.
The USDA Coalition of Minority Employees and the Black farmers, representing 13 southern states. Lawrence is a regular guest on TS Radio Network and will co-host the last Thursday of every month to update us on the issues with USDA.
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February 28, 2019
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Forestry Service, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
civil rights, Forestry service, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Office of Inspector General, Secretary Sonny Perdue, Shannon Reed, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA, USDA Civil rights, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers, Women of Forestry
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January 30, 2019
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corruption, Government, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
corruption, federal agencies, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Tanya Ward Jordan, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA Hour, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us this evening, January 31 , 2019 at 7:00 pm CST!
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December 6, 2018
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animal welfare, BLM corruption, corruption, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio, whistleblowers, whistleblowers, wild Horse & Burro Radio, wild horses and burros
BLM, Carol Walker, Debbie Coffey, Department of the Interior, government transparency, Lawrence Lucas, Marti Oakley, public lands, The PPJ Gazette, The USDA Hour, TS Radio Network, USDA, Wild Horse Freedom Federation
Join us this evening, December 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm CST!
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November 29, 2018
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corruption, Forestry Service, Government, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, whistleblowers
corruption, Denice Rice, Forestry service, Government, intimidation, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, retaliation, sexual harassment, Shannon Reed, The PPJ Gazette, The USDA Hour, TS Radio, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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November 16, 2018
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corruption, forestry Corruption, Forestry service, Government, intimidation, Lawrence Lucas, minority employees, realiation, Shannon Reed, Whisltleblowers
Submitted by Lawrence Lucas
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PRESS RELEASE:
Rep. Maloney Demands Reinstatement of USFS Employee Fired in Retribution for Reporting Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON, DC – Following yesterday’s hearing in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with United States Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, Rep. Maloney requested a written response from Chief Christiansen on how the USFS will change and make better its system for handling workplace sexual assault and harassment.
In her letter, the Congresswoman points out that Shannon Reed was fired in retaliation to lodging a complaint of sexual harassment. The Congresswoman therefore requested in her letter to Chief Christiansen that “as you work to correct these problems at the US Forest Service, I strongly urge you to consider restoring Ms. Reed’s employment, if that is what she desires. It was made clear at the hearing today that Ms. Reed was forced out of her position unjustly and prematurely. Furthermore, having been a victim of both sexual harassment and the dysfunctional process after the fact, Ms. Reed is in a unique position to prevent other women from suffering the same abuse to which she was subjected.”
Full text of the letter is below and a PDF can be found here.
Dear Chief Christiansen,
Thank you for your testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today about the systemic mistreatment of women at the U.S. Forest Service. As this hearing made clear, for many women, the US Forest Service has not been a safe place to work. Women have been sexually assaulted by their coworkers or superiors, and then retaliated against for reporting the assault. That is intolerable, and even more so because that it is happening at a federal agency. It is incumbent upon you to rectify this situation as quickly as possible.
At the hearing, you committed to providing me a written response when asked for your thoughts about the concerns raised by Ms. Reed and more than 50 other women in a letter to you dated Nov 9, 2018. A copy of that letter is enclosed. The letter details horrific allegations of harassment, retaliation and injustice at the US Forest Service and I am eager to see your response to it.
Additionally, as you work to correct these problems at the US Forest Service, I strongly urge you to consider restoring Ms. Reed’s employment, if that is what she desires. It was made clear at the hearing today that Ms. Reed was forced out of her position unjustly and prematurely. Furthermore, having been a victim of both sexual harassment and the dysfunctional process after the fact, Ms. Reed is in a unique position to prevent other women from suffering the same abuse to which she was subjected.
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Thank you.
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November 8, 2018
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corruption, Forestry Service, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio, whistleblowers
forestry Corruption, Forestry intimidation., Forestry retaliation, Forestry service, Gerald Williams, Lawrence Lucas, Marti Oakley, Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Initial Attack Crew, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, Yaida Ford
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October 25, 2018
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Forestry Service, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
Cleveland National Forest, Forest Service, intimidation, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, retaliation, sexual harassment, The PPJ Gazette, The Whistleblower's Summit, TS Radio Network, USDA, whistleblowers, William Ostrovitz
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October 11, 2018
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Uncategorized
Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Shannon Reed, The PPJ Gazette, The USDA Hour, TS Radio Network, USDA Forestry, whistleblower retaliation, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
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September 13, 2018
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Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio Network, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
Forestry service, intimidation, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Melody Starya Mobley, molestation, retaliation, The PPJ Gazette, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers, Women of Forestry
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June 28, 2018
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corruption, Government, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
Forrestry service, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Ron Cotton, Shannon Reed, The PPJ Gazette, USDA discrimination, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us Thursday evening June 28. 2018 at 7:00 pm CST!
5:00 pm PST…6:00 pm MST…7:00 pm CST…8:00 pm EST
Call in # 917-388-4520
Hosted by Marti Oakley
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Whistleblower’s is presented in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Annual Whistleblower’s Summit in Washington D.C., July 30 & 31, 2018. The public is cordially invited.
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Our guests will be: Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Ron Cotton, and Shannon Reed
We will be discussing the proposed reorganization of the USDA office of general council?…what will it mean for the civil rights and administration processes? The USDA continues to protect abusive managers at taxpayer expense.
The Forest Service alone is still riddled with sexual abuse claims and is still covering them up along with other charges of discrimination and abuses. Lesa Donnelly and Shannon Reed will speak about Shannon’s own experience of abuse within this rogue organization. Even after national exposure in a five part series on PBS, things remain the same.
Ron Cotton and Lawrence Lucas will discuss the recent news release by Corey Lea pertaining to the coming vote for the Gubernatorial office in Georgia. “The Black Farmers, who are the most affected by the continuous discrimination of The USDA, will hurriedly point at the Black Congressional Caucus and how they voted against the Black Farmers more than a decade ago, to keep the Republicans from getting credit for saving the Black Farmers. On the other hand, Ms. Abrams is an attorney, she will probably quickly take the route of and road less traveled and say something like- “When I am the Governor of Georgia, I will sue the USDA on behalf of the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Small Farmers alike, to keep Georgia Farmers competitive in a global market. It’s our Georgia and not Georgia for a chosen few.”
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April 26, 2018
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FARMING & FOOD, Forestry Service, Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio, whistleblowers
Albany Georgia, Black Agriculturist Association, Corey Lea, FARMING & FOOD, Forestry service, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Sonny Perdue, TS Radio, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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March 29, 2018
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Marti Oakley, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio, whistleblowers
Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakely, minority employees, Ron Cotton, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio, USDA coalition of Minority Employees, USDA harassment, USDA ratlaiation, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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February 22, 2018
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corruption, Government, TS Radio, USDA corruption, whistleblowers
corruption, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Secretary Sonny Perdue, The PPJ Gazette, TS Radio, USDA retaliation, USDA sexual harassment, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us tonight February 22, 2018 at 7:00 pm CST!
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Call in # 917-388-4520
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Whistleblowers! is presented in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Whistleblower’s Summit July 27-29 in Washington D.C.
Join Marti Oakley, Lawrence Lucas and Lesa Donnelly in a discussion regarding the ongoing sexual harassment and abuses occuring in the USDA agencies. Retaliation is the name of the game and intimidation and harassment are still common practice for speaking out.
Mr. Lucas was the former President of the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees, beginning in 1994. His career as a government employee began as a political appointee during the Carter Administration. He retired after 32 years of service.
Quote from Lesa Donnelly’s letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue,USDA:
“It is no secret that the USDA is currently focused on the issues of sexual misconduct in the
Forest Service. This is due to media exposure and the Committee on Oversight and Government
Reform’s intercession. And while clearly there is a culture of misogyny in the Forest Service,
particularly in areas of what are still called (unfortunately) non-traditional jobs such as the fire, law
enforcement, and engineering organizations, there is a deeper cause that is never addressed. It is
important to note that my emphasis on issues and incidents in the Forest Service does not belie the
corresponding issues in other USDA agencies and mission areas. Forest Service civil rights matters are
a microcosm of the issues occurring throughout USDA. Additionally, addressing sexual harassment and
reprisal issues can be expanded to similar discrimination areas such as race, disability, and even work
place bullying.”
We have a lot to talk about regarding this rogue agency that is a shameful example of an unaccountable government bureaucracy.
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October 19, 2017
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American Taxpayers, Corey Lea, Fraud at USDA, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Ron Cotton, TS Radio, USDA coalition of Minority Employees, USDA discrimination, Whistlblower's, Whistlblowers Summit
Join us this evening October 19, 2017, at 7:00 pm CST!
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September 28, 2017
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Independent Black Farmers Association, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Michael Stovall, retaliation against whistleblower's, TS Radio, US Department of Agriculture, USDA coalition of Minority Employees, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us this evening September 28, 2017 at 7:00 pm CST!
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June 28, 2017
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corruption, Marti Oakley, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
black farmers, Corey Lea, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, minority employees, USDA discrimination, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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May 25, 2017
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Marti Oakley, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
black farmers, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, minority employees, OIG, TS Radio, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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February 23, 2017
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Marti Oakley, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
civil rights, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Minority rights, The Last Plantation, TS Radio, USDA, USDA civil rights office, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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December 8, 2016
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whistleblowers, whistleblowers
Darlene Hall, Denice Rice, Eldorado National forest, Forestry Region 5, Forestry service, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, Ron Cotton, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers, women firefighters
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September 22, 2016
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FARMING & FOOD, Marti Oakley, whistleblowers
black farmers, FARMING & FOOD, land theft, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, TS Radio, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
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August 11, 2016
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Marti Oakley, whistleblowers
black farmers, civil rights advocates, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, TS Radio, whistleblowers, Wise Case
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July 14, 2016
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Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, whistleblowers
black farmers, Carolyn Davis, Dallas protests, Dianne Andrews, DRED SCOTT, Eddie Slaughter, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, PROPERTY RIGHTS, Supreme Court protests, The Last Plantation, TS Radio, Whistleblower's Summit
Join us this evening, July 14 at 6:00 pm CST!
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Call in Number: 917-388-4520
Hosted by Marti Oakley
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Whistleblowers is presented in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Whistleblowers Summit July 27-29, 2016 in Washington D.C.
Carolyn Davis, former Dallas, Texas Council Woman. joins us to talk about the current protests and various social movements involved.
Dianne Andrews– entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, philanthropist and now talk show host. She is the compelling host of the controversial show “Dianne Andrews, In Black & White”. This is the show that everyone is buzzing about. “In Black & White’s” content will make you stop, look, listen and consider the pertinent issues as Dianne uses her engaging interviewing style.
From 7:00 – 8:00
Lawrence Lucas & Eddie Slaughter join us to update the recent protest by black farmers in front of the Supreme Court. The protest was held to highlight the abuses taking place within the USDA, referred to as “The Last Plantation”. Dred Scott is alive and well within the halls of this agency. 2.3 million acres have been taken from black farmers by USDA
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July 7, 2016
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Marti Oakley, whistleblowers, whistleblowers
Eddie Slaughter, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakely, protest at Supreme Court, TS Radio, USDA, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us this evening at 7:00 pm CST!
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We will not be taking any calls this evening.
To listen by phone, please call 917-388-4520
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Whistleblowers is presented in coordination with Marcel Reid and the Whistleblowers Summit July 27-29, 2016 in Washington D.C.
Join us this evening for a special broadcast with Lawrence Lucas and Eddie Slaughter as the farmers arrive in DC for tomorrows protest at the Supreme Court. The USDA, referred to as “The Last Plantation”, refuses to treat women, Hispanic, native Americans and black farmers with the same degree of equal access that is provided to farmers not in these groups. Funding withheld or denied and more than 14,000 formal complaints to the EEOC civil rights division of USDA have gone unanswered. By law the USDA has 60 days to respond and yet many of these complaints were filed many years ago.
American Agriculturalist Association
On Friday, July 8, 2016 at 9:00 am, farmers from the Southern Region and others who believe in justice and equality will descend on the U. S. Supreme Court to once again seek and demand justice through the courts and to bring to light and awareness of the unfairness of the settlement of the Pigford Class Action, and the continued discrimination by the USDA, “The Last Plantation”. The theme is “Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?”.
Many of the complaints have involved the fraudulent taking of land. To date more than 2.3 million acres have been taken from black farmers alone.
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July 5, 2016
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Constitution, Government
(FmHA, American Agriculturalist Association, black farmers, Constitution, discrimination by the USDA, DRED SCOTT, Eddie Slaughter, Farm service Agency, Government, Lawrence Lucas, Pigford v. Glickman 1999, Protest SCOTUS, USDA
BLACK FARMERS PROTEST AT
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
“Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?”
Contact:
Eddie Slaughter – 229-649-2243
Cory Lee – 615-308-7787
Gary R. Grant – 252-578-4729
Eddie Slaughter, president, American Agriculturalist Association
On Friday, July 8, 2016 at 9:00 am, farmers from the Southern Region and others who believe in justice and equality will descend on the U. S. Supreme Court to once again seek and demand justice through the courts and to bring to light and awareness of the unfairness of the settlement of the Pigford Class Action, and the continued discrimination by the USDA, “The Last Plantation”. The theme is “Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?”.
The protest will be held on the First Street NE sidewalk directly in front of the Supreme Court. The complaint at the Supreme Court is regarding Eddie and Dorothy Wise, farmers from North Carolina, who were foreclosed on and evicted from their 106 acre farm on January 20, 2016 by 14 militarily armed Federal Marshals and several Nash County, North Carolina deputy sheriffs without ever being granted a hearing.
Farmers Eddie Wise is a retired Green Beret and his wife Dorothy Wise is a retired Grants’ Manager. The Wise’s situation is akin to the Dred Scott Decision of March 6, 1857 (http://www.ushistory.org/us/32a.asp) because Black farmers are still being denied full due process. This is one of the most important issues that should be brought before the United States Supreme Court.
While many people in this country think that Black farmers across the nation got justice during the Pigford Class Action (Pigford v. Glickman 1999), the opposite is the truth. Black farmers who have been discriminated against by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) formerly called Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) continue to be put out of farming, denied opportunities to make a living, and lose land that impacts the quality of life for them and the rural Black communities in which they live.
The time has long expired on the unremitting discrimination and breach of The Pigford Consent Decree. Black Farmers are continuously denied due process; in particular, a right to have a formal hearing on the merits of their case before the Administrative Law Judge of The USDA.
Congress has expressed its intent for the Agency to hold the formal hearing on the merits in the 2007 Pigford Remedy Act which was incorporated in the 2008 Food Energy and Conservation Act or “Farm Bill.” In addition, the USDA is denying all claims and hearings by Black Farmers, Women Farmers, Hispanic Farmers, and Native American Farmers. This denial of the formal hearing before the Administrative Law Judge allows 180 days for the Agency to correct its own mistakes is unlawful, unjust and contrary to Congressional Intent pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act and The Pigford Consent Decree.
If you are a supporter of justice and equality, support Black Farmers, seek healthy and safe food, join with the Black Farmers and Eddie and Dorothy Wise, other speakers from the American Agriculturalists Association, the North Carolina-based national Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Association (BFAA), The Cowtown Foundation, Lawrence Lucas, President Emeritus, USDA Coalition of Minority Employees, and others to bring this issue before the United States Supreme Court. These farmers are asking the question… “Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?”
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June 2, 2016
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Marti Oakley, whistleblowers
American Agriculturalist Assc., Eddie Slaughter, Lawrence Lucas, Marcel Reid, Marti Oakley, The Last Plantation, TS Radio, USDA, USDA corruption, Whistleblower's Summit, whistleblowers
Join us Thursday evening June 2, 2016 at 6:00 CST!
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