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Federation of
Southern Cooperatives |
| FEBRUARY 25,
2005 The USDA to unfairly end injunctive relielf for Black farmers Injunctive relief to end in April 2005 |
| FEBRUARY
21, 2005 The Truth of the Pigford Lawsuit by Black Farmers Against the U.S. Department of Agriculture Black farmers hear from Attorney J.L. Chestnut about their lawsuit |
| JANUARY
10, 2005 U.S. District Court Denies Motions to Modify Black Farmer Consent Decree Judge Paul Friedman recommends legislation action |
| SEPTEMBER
2004 Some Remedies to the Pigford Case and Needed Services to Black Family Farmers |
| NOVEMBER
30, 2001 Resolution on the Black Farmer Law Suit passed by the members of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund |
| JULY
6, 2001 Monitor's office provides information on injunctive relief for Pigford class members. The document is entitled "Monitor Update: Injunctive Relief in Pigford v. Glickman" (update 004). Call 1-877-924-7483 for information. |
| OCTOBER
26, 2000 USDA Update on the Black Farmers Law Suit - Federation/LAF Assists Denied Claimants With Monitor Petition |
| JULY
25, 2000 USDA July 20, 2000 Update On the Class Action Suit - 5,686 farmers have received $50,000 |
| MAY
16, 2000 USDA Initiates New Website on Class Action Suit Filed By Black Farmers |
| APRIL
19, 2000 Update on the Black Farmer Law Suit Farmers Can Submit Additional Information On Appeal |
| MARCH
23, 2000 Executive Director Ralph Paige Sends Letter to Judge Paul Friedman Regarding Consent Decree Appeals Process |
| JANUARY
5, 2000 US District Court Appoints Monitor in Black Farmer Law Suit Attorney Randi Roth of the Farmers' Legal Action Group Appointed as Monitor |
| OCTOBER
9,1999 A Call For Extension of Black Farmer Class Action Settlement Federation/LAF asks Judge Freidman to extend time for claims package requests and submissions |
| APRIL
22, 1999 Judge Friedman Approves Black Farmer Settlement Black Farmers To Finally Receive Financial Relief After Years of Discrimination |
| FEBRUARY
28, 1999 The Coordinating Council of Black Farm Groups Sends Letter To U.S. District Court Judge Paul Friedman Prior to the March 2 Fairness Hearing On Class Action Suit Filed By Black Farmers The Coordinating Council Requests That Some Changes Be Made In The Consent Decree |
| FEBRUARY
3, 1999 Black Farmers And Advocates Explore Marketing Issues, Farm Policies And The Class Action Suit Filed By Black Farmers Against The Government Federation of Southern Cooperatives Holds 16th Annual "Marketing & Farmers Conference" In Albany, Georgia Friday, February 12 & Saturday, February 13, 1999 |
| JANUARY 6,
1999 Black Farmers Win Settlement With The Government Black Farmers To Finally Receive Financial Relief After Years Of Discrimination |
| OCTOBER
9, 1998 A Major And Historic Victory For Black Farmers: Today Black Farmers Are Designated As A Class By Judge Paul Friedman Farmers Have Long Awaited This Class Designation By The Federal Courts |
| SEPTEMBER
8, 1998 Black Farmers To Pray In Washington On September 10 To Call For National Support In Their Struggle To Hold On To Their Land The Federation/LAF calls for justice and a level playing field for Black farmers |
| FEBRUARY 17,
1998 Black Farmers Attend Civil Rights Town Hall Meeting At Federation/LAF 15th Annual Farmers Conference In Albany, Georgia Attorney J.L. Chestnut Contends Two Black Farmer Class Action Suits Are In The Offing |
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