Mayor Bill de Blasio signs legislation increasing transparency and accountability around M/WBE contracting

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On September 28, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law 6 pieces of legislation relating to M/WBEs– Intros. 923-A, 976-A, 981-B, 1005-A, 1019-A and 1020-A, in relation to increasing accountability and access for the city’s M/WBEs. “These bills bring us … Read More

National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS’ 25th anniversary

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By Isseu Diouf Campbell The National Black Leadership on AIDS hosted its 25th Anniversary Choose Life Awards Hall of Hope and Remembrance Benefit Reception on June 7, 2012 in Manhattan. The organization’s Hall of Hope and Remembrance recognized outstanding individuals … Read More