Diversity

Diversity

New York has the MWBE program. What about gay business owners?

Lawmakers are pushing to get more contracts to LGBT-owned businesses.

By JEFF COLTIN

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Diversity

Clearing the way for MWBEs

Lawmakers made it easier to give contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. Will it work?

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Diversity

The child welfare system could soon become fairer

People of color disproportionately face allegations of child neglect, a new bill might help in some ways but not others.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Diversity

Will recreational pot freeze out people of color – again?

Minority businesses were neglected in the rollout of medical marijuana.

By JEFF COLTIN

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a historic victory and became the youngest woman to ever have been elected to Congress.

Diversity

Did women make gains in New York legislative races?

More females were elected to the state Legislature, but there will be one fewer in the state’s House delegation.

By CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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Diversity

How far New York still has to go on MWBEs

City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.

By JORDAN LAIRD, CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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Diversity

Breaking down the barriers of male-dominated boards

A new California law aimed at increasing diversity could be a model for New York.

By JORDAN LAIRD

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Governor Cuomo Attends the Fourth Annual MWBE Forum

Diversity

Momentum builds behind MWBEs

After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.

By CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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A veteran in a wheelchair during the 2012 Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade.

Diversity

LGBT veterans struggle under dishonorable discharge status

Process to update status takes 10 to 18 months.

By KAY DERVISHI

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State Sen. Brad Hoylman kissing his husband, David Ivan Sigal, during New York City's Pride parade.

Diversity

After a milestone, lack of progress

Since same-sex marriage passed, bills to help the LGBT community have languished in the Legislature.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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