Of course the dirty little secret is there is no thing as 'white'. Almost all so-called 'white' people are a mix of races and ethnic groups. IMO it's racist to even call them white.
Posted on 05/09/2024 1:56:44 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a $2.3 billion tax-funded grant in redevelopment contracts for JFK International Airport has been awarded exclusively to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE).
MWBE stands for Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise. It’s a certification issued by the state that gives developmental benefits to businesses that are primarily owned and operated by a woman or a person who is at least 25% African American, Asian, Hispanic, or Native American. If the business is publicly traded, the stock must also be at least 51% minority-owned.
The move, which marks the largest participation of MWBE firms in any public-private partnership in New York’s history, has been praised by many for its focus on inclusivity.
However, some are questioning whether the DEI criteria could inadvertently sideline other considerations crucial to project success, such as experience, efficiency, and past performance
(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...
It is a $19 billion project
“As the $19 billion JFK project moves forward”
WHITES ARE MINORITIES NOW, KATHY HO-SHILL !!!!
Well, at least it is just renovation rather than design and construct. with some good luck, they won’t remove any load bearing components.
We won’t be flying into there.
Non minority contractors should still make credible bids. When they are denied based on race or gender, they can demonstrate harm and their lawsuits will be more likely to succeed or stop the biased project entirely.
Of course the dirty little secret is there is no thing as 'white'. Almost all so-called 'white' people are a mix of races and ethnic groups. IMO it's racist to even call them white.
Blatant violation of the constitution.
In a sane world, this racist and sexist act would get nuked and people would go to prison.
I believe so.
All this nonsense needs to challenged constitutionally, or it won’t go away.
I totally agree. Wouldn’t it be something if Trump’s kids put in bids?
Unseen/phantom project managers?
Elections have consequences.
Its a contract for regular construction companies, who put up a well-connected, Democrat black front-man/woman for the job, pay them 10%, and act as sub-contractors.
“Non minority contractors should still make credible bids. When they are denied based on race or gender, they can demonstrate harm and their lawsuits will be more likely to succeed or stop the biased project entirely.”
indeed ...
You forgot Affirmative Action air traffic controllers.
Oh boy! Watch this debacle, get your bag of pop corn. Notice how big cities are handled, unfortunately the flying public will be affected.
Bunch of bigots...
MBWB typically get 5% of the work to fulfill social justice and generally do not have the staff or expertise for the whole job....
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