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CISC PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

State of African Americans in the Black Belt

Research, policy, land, and rural equity.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

State of African Americans in the Black Belt

A research and policy initiative focused on the lived realities, structural conditions, and policy shifts shaping African American communities across the Black Belt region.

Policy Analysis

Land & Agriculture

Rural Opportunity

Knowledge connected to community action.

This work connects history, race, land, agriculture, institutions, and economic opportunity to advance research, training, public education, and policy understanding.

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PUBLICATIONS & POLICY RESOURCES

Black Belt research library

Search and filter policy briefs, annual reports, presentations, recommendations, and research publications.

briefMarch 2022

Policy Brief 1

The first SAABB policy brief introducing research and policy context for Black Belt communities.

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briefFall 2022

Policy Brief 2

Research and policy analysis focused on Black Belt development and sustainability.

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briefJuly 2023

Reimagining Affirmative Action

Affirmative action within the land-grant university system and its broader implications.

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reportNovember 2022

SAABB Annual Report

A year-in-review highlighting research activity, policy engagement, and initiative progress.

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reportOctober 2023

SAABB Annual Report, Volume 2

An updated overview of SAABB policy work, publications, and regional impact.

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presentation2023

SAABB PAWC Presentation

A presentation summarizing SAABB themes, insights, and public-facing research.

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recommendationOctober 2023

Selected Recommendations

A companion document presenting selected policy and research recommendations.

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briefFall 2025

One Big, Beautiful Bill

Farm-policy shifts affecting commodity programs, conservation, insurance, disaster assistance, and small farmers.

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research2023

Reimagining Affirmative Action in the Land-Grant University System

An additional research publication examining equity and the land-grant system.

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