Tag: Race and Ethnicity
John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts
NEW YORK -- Farm equipment maker John Deere says it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events, becoming the latest major...
Historically Black Cancer Alley town splits over a planned grain terminal in Louisiana
WALLACE, La. -- Sisters Jo and Dr. Joy Banner live just miles from where their ancestors were enslaved more than 200 years ago...
Finnish lawmakers approve controversial law to turn away migrants at border with Russia
HELSINKI -- Finnish lawmakers on Friday narrowly approved a controversial bill that will allow border guards to turn away third-country migrants attempting to...
North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation
BISMARCK, N.D. -- A Native American tribe in North Dakota will soon grow lettuce in a giant greenhouse complex that when fully completed...
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in...
Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
NEW YORK -- The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply's president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer...