
M.D. Kittle: Growing discrimination
Only “socially disadvantaged” farmers may apply for the approximately $4 billion in loan-forgiveness money, which includes direct payments of up to 20 percent of the value of the loan. Specifically, only “Black/African American(s), American Indian(s) or Alaskan native(s), Hispanic(s) or Latino(s), or Asian American(s) or Pacific Islander(s),” need apply.