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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Black Belt research library
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SAABB Calls for Equity and Sustainable Development
The first quarterly brief introduces SAABB and redefines the historic Black Belt region.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFIs the Appalachian Regional Commission a Good Model for the Black Belt Region?
A policy brief examining federal regional commissions and development models for the Black Belt.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFReimagining Affirmative Action
Affirmative action within the land-grant university system and its broader implications.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFSAABB Annual Report
A year-in-review highlighting research activity, policy engagement, and initiative progress.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFSAABB Annual Report, Volume 2
An updated overview of SAABB policy work, publications, and regional impact.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFSAABB Annual Report, Volume 4: 1890 Land-Grant Universities
Examines the economic impact of 1890 land-grant universities and their role in community vitality and economic mobility.
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A presentation summarizing SAABB themes, insights, and public-facing research.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFSelected Recommendations
Read the policy recommendations in the full SAABB Annual Report, Volume 2.
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Scan to read the Volume 2 reportOne Big, Beautiful Bill
Farm-policy shifts affecting commodity programs, conservation, insurance, disaster assistance, and small farmers.
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Scan with your phone to read the PDFReimagining Affirmative Action in the Land-Grant University System
Read the final version of this research paper on equity in the land-grant system.
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