Save the Land: Black Farmers Benefit & Rally

The Black Farmers Benefit & Rally is set for Saturday, October 23, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, at Unit #46, the Moore/Grant Homestead, 914 Roanoke Drive, Halifax, NC.

Come early and see the History House. Travel the beautiful countryside and ponder what it looked like during the resettlement years when African American farmers worked then land.

Consider what is happening these days to Black farmers and Black land owners. Land loss is a tragedy for people whose blood is on the land.

Better known as Tillery, NC, farmers are encouraged to come and tell their stories.

Friends and supporters are encouraged to come, enjoy the music, eat some good food, and make a tax deductible contribution to the Black Farmers and Agriculturalist Association.

Farmers, students, and entertainers will have their rooms covered.

Attendees from out of the area can get special discounted rates at Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, and the Hilton Garden Suites, all in Roanoke Rapids, just a few miles up the road. Hit the link Stay! at the top of the page, go to one of those motels, and identify yourself as attending the Save the Land event. Or, ask for the "farmer rate," or tell them that you're attending the BFAA event. Any will get you the special lower rate.

Early arrivers on Friday, October 22 can view the movies "We Shall Not Be Moved" and "Alaska Far Away."

Entertainers include Ermitt "Mr. Blues" Williams, Mighty Men of Valor, Mad Praise Recording Artists Ahnu and Crystal Clear, and Siobhan Quinn and Michael Bowers.

It will be a grand occasion. I hope to see you there.