Black Farmers Press Conference on Capital Hill

Written By Chad
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WHAT: Black Farmers Press Conference on Capitol Hill

WHY: Congressional action is needed on the $1.15 billion Black farmers settlement agreement announced by the White House, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Black farmers. The March 31st deadline looms.

WHO:

  • John W. Boyd, Jr., National Black Farmers Association (NBFA)

  • Congressman Artur Davis (D-AL)

  • Congressman John Conyers (D-MI)

  • Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC)

  • Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA)

WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm

WHERE: House Triangle in front of the U.S. Capitol (north side)

CONTACTS:

  • John W. Boyd, Jr. of NBFA: (804) 691-8528 or johnwboyd2000@yahoo.com

  • Adam J. Segal of The 2050 Group: (202) 422-4673 or adam@the2050group.com

Chad
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