‘Black Economic Council scores a win as state steps up efforts to diversify contractors’

Segun Idowu, executive director of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts. BLACK ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF MASSACHUSETTS

By Jon Chesto Globe Staff, November 10, 2020

Mayor Martin J. Walsh discussed his administration’s efforts during a virtual event on Tuesday, held by the Builders of Color Coalition. In August, the BPDA decided to redo the sales of three parcels after determining the bidding teams weren’t diverse enough.

“We have to be more intentional about how we create wealth and opportunities for those who have historically been left out,” Walsh told the audience. “It’s not just about building buildings in Roxbury. It’s about building wealth in Roxbury.”

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