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Farming While Black

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Reclaiming lost land and heritage

Farming While Black is a film examining the historical plight of Black farmers in the US and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. Leah finds strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism. Influenced by Karen, a pioneer in urban community gardens in New York City, and fellow farmer and organizer Blain, Leah galvanizes around farming as the basis of revolutionary justice.

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Farming While Black is not just a film; it's a movement that shines a spotlight on the historical injustices faced by Black farmers in the United States and the urgent need for land reclamation. The film serves as a powerful catalyst for change, encouraging viewers to engage actively in restoring agricultural heritage and sovereignty to Black communities.

In the wake of systemic racism, Black farmers have lost over 90% of their land since the 1900s, a staggering statistic that underscores the film's relevance. By showcasing the stories of those reclaiming their rightful ownership, the film inspires action and offers tangible pathways for support. Initiatives like the Federation of Southern Cooperatives advocate for Black farmer priorities, while organizations such as BlackFarmerFund.org and SoulFireFarm.org provide critical resources for land sovereignty and food justice.

Farming While Black invites us to join a growing movement that not only seeks to address historical wrongs but also empowers communities to build a sustainable future rooted in their rich agrarian past. As viewers, we are encouraged to contribute to this vital cause, fostering a more equitable agricultural landscape for generations to come.

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Ways to help Black farmers regain land and their agricultural heritage:

- For Black Farmer priorities, visit the Federation of Southern Cooperatives: Federation.Coop/advocacy

- Fund Black land sovereignty at BlackFarmerFund.org

- To support Afro-Indigenous Food Sovereignty visit SoulFireFarm.org, RiseandRootfarm.com, and BlackDirtFarmCollective.com

While your contribution through Empact helps our platform survive, you can choose to donate directly to this film here: https://www.farmingwhileblackfilm.com/fwb-home/#donate

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