Diversifying the Construction Industry
Jul 31, 2021
The construction industry is a $1.5 trillion industry that creates pathways into the middle class for millions of workers and continues to grow. Recently, however, there has been a disturbing rise in cases of harassment and discrimination towards African American...
We Must Not Take Our Right to Vote for Granted
Jul 16, 2021
The act of participating in our democracy begins with the right to vote. In 2020, 73% of all voting-age US citizens were registered to vote, and 67% of all citizens age18 and older reported voting, an increase of 17 million more than voted in 2016. We should be proud...
Restaurant Accelerator Program
Jul 10, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common refrain has been the impact of this dreadful disease and the response. The pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on various communities, leading to significant devastation due to its impact on health and the economic...
Do Not Whitewash Our History
Jul 2, 2021
As America celebrates its anniversary of independence from British rule this weekend, we must note how far we have come and how far we still have to go. In the words of Frederick Douglas, “The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity, and independence,...