Black History Month Thesis
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is a period in which we celebrate the achievements and progression of black Americans. In honor of Black History Month and our new intensive focus on food and food systems, we will CONNECT the history, progression, and importance of black farmers to health disparities.
For many years following the end of slavery, black farmers have struggled with acquiring land to independently farm. By the late 1890s, Booker T. Washington emerged as a leading and influential figure in promoting education and farm improvement. He studied and wrote about successful rural communities and supported farming diversification, economic uplift, and land acquisition for black farmers. By 1920, black Americans
For many years following the end of slavery, black farmers have struggled with acquiring land to independently farm. By the late 1890s, Booker T. Washington emerged as a leading and influential figure in promoting education and farm improvement. He studied and wrote about successful rural communities and supported farming diversification, economic uplift, and land acquisition for black farmers. By 1920, black Americans