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
Search and filter policy briefs, annual reports, presentations, recommendations, and research publications.
SAABB Calls for Equity and Sustainable Development
The first quarterly brief introduces SAABB and redefines the historic Black Belt region.
View / DownloadIs 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.
View / DownloadReimagining Affirmative Action
Affirmative action within the land-grant university system and its broader implications.
View / DownloadSAABB Annual Report
A year-in-review highlighting research activity, policy engagement, and initiative progress.
View / DownloadSAABB Annual Report, Volume 2
An updated overview of SAABB policy work, publications, and regional impact.
View / DownloadSAABB 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.
View / DownloadSAABB PAWC Presentation
A presentation summarizing SAABB themes, insights, and public-facing research.
View / DownloadSelected Recommendations
A companion document presenting selected policy and research recommendations.
View / DownloadOne Big, Beautiful Bill
Farm-policy shifts affecting commodity programs, conservation, insurance, disaster assistance, and small farmers.
View / DownloadReimagining Affirmative Action in the Land-Grant University System
An additional research publication examining equity and the land-grant system.
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