Breaking the Cotton Stigma: Empowering Black Farmers in America

Breaking the Cotton Stigma: Empowering Black Farmers in America

Black cotton farmers are challenging the historical stigma associated with cotton in the U.S. Julius Tillery, of Black Cotton U.S., openly acknowledges the painful past while sharing his entrepreneurial journey. Similarly, the Bridgeforth family, with a farm dating back to the 1800s, has contributed to initiatives like Target's Black History Month shirts and the latest partnership with Victoria's Secret.

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