In 1920, Black farmers owned 14 percent of all farms in the U.S. Today,
they own just 1.6 percent. POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo breaks down the
century of discrimination that led to that decline — and looks at newly
invigorated efforts to undo the damage. Plus, Rep. Judy Chu says she’s
concerned the Atlanta shootings suspect won’t be charged with a hate
crime. And Sen. Susan Collins avoids censure from her state party.
Ximena Bustillo is a legislative reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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