Black Farmers' Experience Captured by Photojournalist

By Jessica Naudziunas

Kansas City, MO – The U.S. Senate recently approved funding for a second round of settlements for black farmers who missed their first opportunity to receive compensation for years of discrimination. Photojournalist John Ficara spent four years documenting the lives of black farmers while working on his book Black Farmers in America. He spoke with Harvest Public Media's Jessica Naudziunas about his experience.

See photos and read more about the book at Harvest Public Media.

This story aired on KC Currents. To listen on your own schedule, subscribe to the KC Currents Podcast.