Triumph: Black Family Reclaims Land After 12-Year Legal Battle

The Ely family in Alabama successfully fought a lawsuit that aimed to force them to sell their shares of family land, which had been purchased by their late grandfather in 1941. The land, which holds sentimental and historical value, was reclaimed after 12 years in court. This victory is significant in the context of the widespread land loss experienced by Black Americans, with an estimated 90% of farmland owned by Black Americans being lost or stolen over the past century. The Elys plan to honor their family's legacy by using the land as a gathering place and exploring business opportunities to make the most of its resources.