Black Americans were able to acquire millions of acres of farmland just decades after slavery ended, but today 90% of that land is no longer in their possession. Various tactics, including violence, eminent domain, and government discrimination, have been used to take Black land. The little-known Heirs' Property law has also had a devastating impact on Black land ownership.
Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land
The documentary Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land investigates the rapid decline of black ownership of farmland, uncovering the roots of this issue in the obscure law Heirs' Property and examining the underlying causes, effects, and potential remedies.
