A note from the Green Team
Last month The Green Team hosted a discussion of the documentary “Kiss the Ground” about sustainable farming practices across the U.S. We noticed the featured farmers were predominantly white, so to complement the story, we encourage First Church members to review the Justice for Black Farmers Bill that addresses a century of hardship for black farmers due to systemic racism. The bill has recently stalled due to legal challenges. We encourage you to read these articles:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/03/08/reparations-black-farmers-stimulus/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/06/23/black-farmers-debt-relief-preliminary-injunction/