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Black Farmers Fight Back: Farm Crisis Under Trump’s Tariffs | On The Record

A historic Supreme Court victory, the struggle for Black farmers, and ...

A historic Supreme Court victory, the struggle for Black farmers, and the politics of survival are at the forefront of this must-watch episode of On The Record. Ebony McMorris sits ...down with John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association, to break down the life-changing SCOTUS ruling on tariffs, White House exclusions, and the ongoing challenges for America’s farmers.

What You’ll Learn:
- The sweeping impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on agricultural tariffs and why John Boyd Jr. calls it a “life-saving victory” for farmers
- How recent White House policies and meetings have excluded Black farmers and what that means for the future of Black agriculture
- The devastating financial and mental health toll tariffs have taken on farmers, including farm bankruptcies, foreclosures, and suicides
- Why foundational support and community action are critical for Black farmers’ survival
- The legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in fighting for economic justice and rural America

EPISODE MOMENTS
00:00:00 Introduction & SCOTUS ruling reaction
00:01:17 President’s response and personal challenges for John Boyd Jr.
00:03:09 How tariffs devastated farm incomes and markets
00:05:11 Exclusion of Black farmers from key White House meetings
00:08:01 The realities of farming: lost land, financial strain, and market loss
00:10:12 Why prices collapsed and mental health struggles emerged
00:13:23 What’s next: calls for foundational and community support
00:14:31 The legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and lessons for today
00:18:20 How to support Black farmers and get involved

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CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE: The Impeachment Effort Against Kristi Noem | On The Record

Political battles, voter suppression tactics, and community resistance ...

Political battles, voter suppression tactics, and community resistance come to the forefront in this must-watch episode of On The Record. Ebony McMorris sits down with Representative Robin Kelly for a ...revealing conversation on ICE presence in Minneapolis, Republican efforts to control voter rolls, and the real threat to American democracy as the nation approaches pivotal elections.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
- The truth behind the controversial ICE and Homeland Security deployment in Minneapolis and its impact on local communities
- How Republican strategies are targeting voter rolls and seeking to nationalize the midterms
- The significance and updates on the push to impeach Kristi Noem and what it means for accountability
- What resistance and civic action look like for Black Americans this Black History Month—including why organizing, educating, and voting remain critical
- Lessons from Minnesota's robust community response and how it can inspire action across the country

EPISODE MOMENTS:
00:00:00 Introduction & setting the stage for the ICE drawdown crisis
00:00:38 Representative Robin Kelly on the realities of federal enforcement in Minneapolis
00:02:13 Lack of transparency around voter roll access and the administration’s motives
00:02:48 The latest on impeaching Kristi Noem and bipartisan reactions
00:04:24 Congressional strategies to demand accountability and increase oversight on DHS actions
00:05:02 Implications of the looming funding bill deadline and Republican negotiations
00:06:07 Trump’s push to nationalize midterms and efforts to target Democratic cities
00:07:31 Guidance for constituents and the enduring importance of not “taking the bait”
00:08:47 Black History Month: What resistance means, and the power of staying informed and organized
00:11:25 Lessons from Minnesota’s community response and how other cities can prepare
00:12:57 Where to focus attention next and why vigilance (“staying woke”) is essential

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On The Record #129: LaTosha Brown Of Black Voters Matter Calls Out Republicans On Voting Restrictions

Ebony McMorris May 10, 2021

On The Record #128: President Biden Hits 100 Days

AURN Newsroom May 5, 2021

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On The Record #129: LaTosha Brown Of Black Voters Matter Calls Out Republicans On Voting Restrictions

On The Record #128: President Biden Hits 100 Days

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