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Wu launches minority purchasing project
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Wu launches minority purchasing project
After a study released last year looking at racial disparities in city contracts showed steep inequalities between dollars going to Black, Latinx and white bidders, Mayor Michelle Wu is now looking to close the gaps with a new pilot program being pitched to the City Council.
December 8th, 2021 >
Janey pushes for more equity in city contracts
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Janey pushes for more equity in city contracts
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced a $2 million supplier diversity plan, following up on the lack of city contracts for Black-owned and women-owned businesses revealed in the city’s disparity study.
April 14th, 2021 >
Black, Latino groups file federal complaint against Walsh administration over contracting
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Black, Latino groups file federal complaint against Walsh administration over contracting
A coalition of minority business advocates filed a complaint against the city of Boston Monday, alleging that the city discriminates against Black and Latino-owned businesses in its $2.1 billion in annual contracting.
February 18th, 2021 >