๐จ NEWS ALERT: HOUSTONโS BLACK BUSINESSES COULD FEEL THE IMPACT ๐จ
A federal judge has struck down the race-based portion of Houstonโs Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) program, a decision that could make it harder for some Black-owned businesses to compete for public contracts.
Why does this matter?
๐ผ Fewer opportunities for government contracts
๐ฐ Potentially less business revenue
๐ท๐พ Fewer opportunities to create jobs
๐ข Greater challenges for Black entrepreneurs trying to scale
๐ต Potential consequences for Black wealth building
This case is part of a larger national legal battle over race-conscious contracting and affirmative-action programs.
The question Black Houston needs to ask is:
If race-conscious programs are eliminated, what concrete policies will replace them to make sure Black-owned businesses arenโt pushed further to the sidelines?
This isnโt just about contracts.
Itโs about opportunity. Itโs about economic power. Itโs about who gets to build wealth.
โ๐พ Support Black businesses. Build Black businesses. Protect economic opportunity.
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