National Black Farmers Association

National Black Farmers Association Launches #SupportBlackFarmers Petition Urging White House to Stop Menthol Ban

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Founded by John Boyd, Jr., a 4th generation black farmer, businessman, and farmers rights activist, the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is calling on the Biden Administration to end its proposed ban on menthol tobacco products, calling it a misguided federal policy that will devastate Black farmers and rural communities.

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  • Founded by John Boyd, Jr., a 4th generation black farmer, businessman, and farmers rights activist, the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is calling on the Biden Administration to end its proposed ban on menthol tobacco products, calling it a misguided federal policy that will devastate Black farmers and rural communities.
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    John Boyd, Jr., founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The White House is about to hand down another mandate that will put more Black farmers out of business,” said John Boyd, Jr., founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association.
  • “The proposed federal ban targets adult use of menthol tobacco products – the kind of tobacco products preferred and grown by Black farmers.
  • The association previously represented one million Black farmers across the country, a figure which now stands at over 130,000 across 47 states.

BOYD WILL NOT BE SUPPORTING PRESIDENT BIDEN'S REELECTION CAMPAIGN, Biden Fails to Protect Americans From Farm Foreclosures Amid Calls For USDA Resignations & Congressional Oversight Of IRA Sections 22006 & 22007

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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"President Biden must move quickly to protect Black Farmers now that he has repealed promised debt relief for Black farmers provided in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 because white farmers were claiming reverse discrimination.

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  • "President Biden must move quickly to protect Black Farmers now that he has repealed promised debt relief for Black farmers provided in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 because white farmers were claiming reverse discrimination.
  • We have days, not weeks and months, to save many Black, Native American and other farmers of color from ruin.
  • Black farmers are facing record costs for inputs like fuel and fertilizer and soaring land costs while battling droughts and extreme heat.
  • Will the USDA employees charged with advising and implementing IRA Sections 22006 & 22007 financial assistance at USDA be in court to witness the consequences of their actions or lack thereof?

John Boyd Calls for Boycott of Ford Motor Company

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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That historic pattern survives in modern Tennessee, according to John W. Boyd, Jr. , president of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA).

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  • That historic pattern survives in modern Tennessee, according to John W. Boyd, Jr. , president of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA).
  • We lose our land, and their companies grow larger at the Black farmers' expense," Boyd charged.
  • Boyd, who farms in Baskerville, Virginia, declared the Ford Company deal a "national disgrace," adding, "we are facing extinction."
  • He said the NBFA has requested a meeting with Ford company executives to explore solutions to the Tennessee project's negative effects on Black farmers.

Johnny Depp Trial Attorneys Camille Vasquez and Ben Chew Sign Exclusive Representation with Keppler Speakers

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Keppler Speakers, representing sought-after speakers from the worlds of business leadership, diversity, innovation, cybersecurity, world affairs, entertainment, sports and the arts, today announced the agencys exclusive representation of Camille Vasquez and Benjamin G. Chew for speaking engagements.

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  • Keppler Speakers, representing sought-after speakers from the worlds of business leadership, diversity, innovation, cybersecurity, world affairs, entertainment, sports and the arts, today announced the agencys exclusive representation of Camille Vasquez and Benjamin G. Chew for speaking engagements.
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    Johnny Depp trial attorneys Camille Vasquez and Ben Chew of Brown Rudnick Law Firm, now represented exclusively by Keppler Speakers.
  • Were pleased to represent Camille and Ben for keynotes and moderated discussions, said Keppler Speakers CEO Warren Jones.
  • We look forward to joining other exclusive speakers at Keppler who are bringing unique content to so many different audiences, said Camille Vasquez.

National Black Farmers President Boyd's Official Statement on President Biden's Failure to Execute Presidential All-Inclusive Farm Foreclosure Moratorium

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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BOYDTON, Va., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President Biden and his team in the White House must take personal responsibility for this new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) now law. The President's legacy – and the future of thousands of Black, Native American and other farmers of color – hangs in the balance. Once again, I urge President Biden to honor his commitments to us and those thousands of Black, Native American and other farmers of color who are being forced into bankruptcy and foreclosure. I will be in Sumpter, SC at a Black Farmer foreclosure hearing on October 4, 2022. Where will the elected officials be that repealed the American Rescue Plan Act, Section 1005, Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color that provided 120% debt relief for this farmer and others?

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  • The President's legacy and the future of thousands of Black, Native American and other farmers of color hangs in the balance.
  • I'm calling on President Biden to issue an all-inclusive moratorium protecting all USDA and private agricultural loans from farm foreclosures TODAY."
  • John Boyd, Jr., President, National Black Farmers Association
    "President Biden must move quickly to protect Black Farmers now that he has repealed promised debt relief for Black farmers provided in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 because white farmers were claiming reverse discrimination.
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    We call upon our fellow farmers, neighbors and friends to join John Boyd in his call for President Joe Biden to issue an All-Inclusive Farm Foreclosure Moratorium to save American Farmers.

National Black Farmers President Boyd Disappointed Biden Reneged on Debt Relief for Black Farmers

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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BOYDTON, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "President Biden must move quickly to protect Black Farmers now that he has repealed promised debt relief for Black farmers provided in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 because white farmers were claiming reverse discrimination. We have days, not weeks and months, to save many Black, Native American, and other farmers of color from ruin. Black farmers are facing record costs for inputs like fuel and fertilizer and soaring land costs. We cannot and will not trust a President who doesn't honor his commitments to have a sit-down meeting with me and breaks his promises during a 40-year record high cost of inputs and food crisis facing America.

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  • President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Abandons Black Farmers Debt Relief, Senator Schumer Vows Support for Boyd's Call for Farm Foreclosure Moratorium
    BOYDTON, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "President Biden must move quickly to protect Black Farmers now that he has repealed promised debt relief for Black farmers provided in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 because white farmers were claiming reverse discrimination.
  • We have days, not weeks and months, to save many Black, Native American, and other farmers of color from ruin.
  • Black farmers are facing record costs for inputs like fuel and fertilizer and soaring land costs.
  • John Boyd, Jr., President, National Black Farmers Association
    We call upon our fellow farmers, neighbors and friends to join John Boyd in his call for President Joe Biden to issue a Farm Foreclosure Moratorium to save American Farmers.

Boyd of the Association of American Indian Farmers Comments on Biden's Broken Promise for Native American Farmers

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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BOYDTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "President Biden and his Administration must honor their commitment to Native American, Black and other farmers who have been the victims of discrimination by the USDA. In particular, the Biden Administration must move swiftly to enact a moratorium on the foreclosure of direct and guaranteed USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans, move swiftly to provide the promised 120% debt relief of Native American farmers and other small farmers of color, and must send a clear signal to private lenders that USDA will protect guaranteed loans from farm foreclosures.

Key Points: 
  • Native American farmers are facing record costs for inputs like fuel and fertilizer and soaring land costs, and we cannot wait another day for the Biden Administration to honor their commitments.
  • If the Biden Administration can send billions in aid to mostly white farmers through USDA's Emergency Relief Program in a matter of months, the Administration can honor its commitments to Native American farmers in a matter of days.
  • President Biden, enough is enough," responded Kara Brewer Boyd, President, Association of American Indian Farmers (AAIF).
  • "I'm prepared to fight for debt relief for Black, Native American and other farmers of color all the way to the Supreme Court.

NBFA President Boyd Releases Official Statement on President Biden's Withdrawal of Support for Black Farmers

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Boyd met with Biden during the SC primaries to discuss the plight of Black Farmers and it was agreed upon that Biden would address Black Farmer issues.

Key Points: 
  • Boyd met with Biden during the SC primaries to discuss the plight of Black Farmers and it was agreed upon that Biden would address Black Farmer issues.
  • We call upon our fellow farmers, neighbors and friends to join John Boyd in his call for President Joe Biden to issue a Farm Foreclosure Moratorium to save American Farmers.
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Time is Running Out to Stop the FDA's Potential Racial Profiling

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Others, like Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) believe that the ban will likely, "...exacerbate existing, simmering issues around Stop and Frisk, racial profiling, discrimination, and policing."

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  • Others, like Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) believe that the ban will likely, "...exacerbate existing, simmering issues around Stop and Frisk, racial profiling, discrimination, and policing."
  • Even worse, the Biden menthol ban will make my family's longest enduring tradition a gateway for our future incarceration.
  • Thomas Briant, Executive Director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets points out the ban will lead to, "significant revenue declines and lost jobs."
  • We must tell the FDA to continue with education, treatment and counseling to stop smoking, not criminalization.

FDA's Menthol Cigarette Ban Potentially Destroying Black Jobs

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Since 85% of menthol smokers are Black, at first glance, this might seem like a good way to decrease spending and increase savings amongst people of color, but it will lead to job loss and small businesses closing.

Key Points: 
  • Since 85% of menthol smokers are Black, at first glance, this might seem like a good way to decrease spending and increase savings amongst people of color, but it will lead to job loss and small businesses closing.
  • Thomas Briant, Executive Director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets said, "18 million adult consumers buy menthol cigarettes and approximately 4.7million flavored cigars."
  • John Boyd, President of the National Black Farmers Association, added, "Banning menthol will only lead to fewer Black tobacco farmers in this country hurting and taking away income from rural communities.
  • The ban would affect the same people that this proposal is supposed to help because they will lose their jobs.