The 10th Annual Black Land Loss Summit was held February 15-17, 2008 in Tillery, NC at the Community Center and in Whitakers, NC at Franklinton Center at Bricks. It was an interesting gathering of people from across the nation who care about land loss, Black farmers, and justice.
The team from Abilene Christian University poses in front of the dormitory with Gary Grant, BFAA President. Left to right are Sarah Hugman, Rebecca Culver, Kimberly Cherry, Gary Grant, Ty Mansfield, Ruquyyah Samia, Charla Hinson, and Waymon Hinson
Gary Grant and Waymon Hinson entertain questions following Hinson's presentation on the impact of discrimination on the health and well being of farmers and families.
Scott Mexic, Director of External Affairs, Office of Civil Rights, USDA, converses with Gary Grant.
Lloyd Wright, former Director, Office of Civil Rights, USDA, and Hinson talk about racial discrimination and Black farmers.
Michael Watts, Acting Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, USDA, speaks to the assembly.
Spencer Wood, Ph.D., professor at Kansas State University, receives the "Man Called Matthew Award" from the Grant family for substantial contributions to the cause of Black farmers in America.
Cary White, President of the Concerned Citizens of Tillery, with ACU Social Justice Team members Ruquyya Samia and Rebecca Culver.
A summit attendee talks with ACU's MFT Social Justice Team.
Gary Grant, BFAA President, and Sherie Henry, Associate Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, USDA, talk during a break between sessions.
GaryGrant and The Watermelon Man, Vern Switzer, show his children's books.
