Precious Tshabalala

Economist

Precious Tshabalala is an economist with the Food & Environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

photo of a woman and man standing on either side of a cart with multiple baskets of vegetables for sale, the woman has pigtails and a sunhat while the man is wearing a black cowboy hat and black vest, and both are giving a thumbs-up and smiling at the camera

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February 20, 2025

Celebrating Black History While Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Under Attack

Precious Tshabalala
Economist

photo of two women selling fruits and vegetables from a stand under a tent at a farmers market, while a male customer looks over the merchandise

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December 11, 2024

Trump’s Tariffs Will Be Bad for US Farmers and Consumers

Precious Tshabalala
Economist

photo of male and female Black farmers at a protest, holding signs that read "Discrimination is wrong," "Don't take our land," and "Equal justice is the law"

Anson Eaglin/USDA

August 27, 2024

A Brief History of Discrimination against Black Farmers—Including by the USDA

Precious Tshabalala
Economist