"Before Patrick Brown was born, his father Arthur lay down on a road near the family’s farm to prevent a caravan of yellow dump trucks from depositing toxic soil in his community."
Today Brown advocates for farmers of color and food equity, and practices generative farming. #BHM #BlackLivesMatter #BlackMastodon #Blackfarmers
In large part due to the systemic discrimination, the number of Black farmers in the U.S. has fallen precipitously over the last century."
https://bittersoutherner.com/feature/2024/black-earth-north-carolina-farmer
THE BITTER SOUTHERNERBlack Earth — THE BITTER SOUTHERNERIn North Carolina, a Black farmer purchased the plantation where his ancestors were enslaved— and is reclaiming his family’s story, his community’s health, and the soil beneath his feet.
Let's celebrate the past, present, and future of Black excellence. As Harriet Tubman said, we have the strength & passion to change the world! 
