We are excited to have a host of community partners bringing knowledge, artistic talents, art, and artifacts to this exhibition. African American agricultural history is a rich legacy marked by the forced labor of enslaved people who brought crucial skills from the motherland; the post-slavery struggle for land ownership amid systemic discrimination; and the groundbreaking innovations of figures like George Washington Carver and Henry Blair. Despite a significant decline in Black farm ownership due to discriminatory lending and other barriers, this history continues to be shaped by cooperative movements and a deep connection to the land. This exhibition will honor the legacy of African Americans in Agriculture on both a broad scope and a local perspective. Community partners include: Sacramento History Museum - Executive Director, Delta Mello, Heather Reynolds, Museum Exhibits Manager:  The Sacramento History Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Sacramento’s people and place...