Florida Black Farmer Addresses City Commissioners Over Racial Harassment and Threats from neighbors Amidst Hosting Family-Friendly Events on Farm" Share this➡️ After retiring from a distinguished 32-year career as an over-the-road (OTR) truck driver, Mr. Christopher Holt embarked on a new journey, purchasing nearly 150 acres of land to pursue farming and create a space for family-friendly events. However, Holt's aspirations have been marred by racial harassment from surrounding neighbors, who are now menacingly threatening to ignite a "Watson Street War." The disturbing ordeal faced by Holt underscores the urgent need to #ProtectBlackFarmers and highlights the ongoing struggles of Black farmers. For more updates, visit BlackNewsDaily.com
So the commission explained that since his land is zoned as “agriculture” he’s not allowed to have concerts on the property. She said it’s a “state thing”, meaning that how it is everywhere in Florida. I’m not discounting any racial tension with one of the neighbors, but it sounds like he’s not being picked on because he’s black but because he’s not adhering to the law. The entire commission is black as well as 55% of the population of that county.
@MsJuicyGenius These folks are #onhere everyday swearing there is no racism in this country . Well why are these haters minding his business?🤬
@MsJuicyGenius Southern states have been at the business of racist firearms laws (Jim Crow) since the late 1860s, early 1870s. Florida and Tennessee are two of the worst. Most have removed that stain from their states, but not these two.
@MsJuicyGenius Protect Black Families and Black land owners ✊🏿🙏🏽
@MsJuicyGenius This is pathetic! Why should this man have to beg for peace and a sit down meeting with mean spirited and corrupt people? It’s his property and he has the right to do whatever he wants to do on it without any interference from anyone because they don’t like Black People!!
@MsJuicyGenius @50Toronto Is it that he is black or that he is a farmer? And G’d bless he fosters “family”! Search for unity, not separation.