The Equity Forum

06/19/2024

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. This day is a powerful reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom, equality, and justice.

At the Equitable Infrastructure Group, we are committed to building a future where every community has access to the opportunities and resources needed to thrive. Juneteenth is not just a commemoration of the past, but a call to action for the present and future. It inspires us to continue our work in ensuring that our infrastructure projects serve all communities equitably, and that we break down barriers that have historically marginalized and underserved so many.

As we reflect on this day, let us reaffirm our dedication to creating inclusive and resilient infrastructures that honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom and justice. Together, we can build a more equitable and just society for all.

02/15/2024

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07/16/2023

The project will be funded by the $6.88 billion federal grant and $3.4 billion each from New Jersey and New York. Even then, Schumer said, the Gateway Program is applying for an additional $3.8 billion in federal dollars because of cost overruns

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Schumer: Project will create 72,000 jobs

02/07/2023

For the future! On February 7, President Biden will speak directly to the American people about the historic progress we've, the work that lies ahead, and his optimism for the future. plan # equitableinfrastructure

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On February 7, President Biden will speak directly to the American people about the historic progress we've made, the work that lies ahead, and his optimism ...

06/02/2022

States could receive anywhere from $2 billion to $45 billion in non-grant funding for projects spanning needs such as broadband, bridge replacements and repairs, electric vehicle charging networks and public transportation. https://loom.ly/Mnh2Hn8

04/07/2022

Long a bastion of white men, K Street has found itself scrambling in recent years to up its representation of employees of color. But the threats from Black lawmakers to stop meetings with certain firms represents one of the most aggressive attempts to actually force K Street to change from within.https://loom.ly/rskc8vw

Years of frustration with the racial composition of the political influence industry have begun to boil over.

03/24/2022

Avenues for Participation - Join Equitable Infrastructure Live for the timely discussion on Critical Infrastructure Priorities and Funding: Why the Infrastructure Act is a Once in a Generation Opportunity on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Register at https://loom.ly/Mnh2Hn8

03/15/2022

We have to close the 135 year pay gap!

03/15/2022

Using the motto “unbought and unbossed,” which she would also name her 1970 autobiography, Chisholm ran for the seat in New York’s 12th congressional district in 1968 and won, becoming the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

02/10/2022

A humanitarian crisis! "Rikers is a monument to racial disparities in New York. Our city’s Black population is just under 25%, yet makes up more than half of detainees at the jail complex; 94% are men. " https://loom.ly/qulbLFA

Yesterday, Councilman Kevin Riley and I, two of three Black men serving on the New York City Council, paid a surprise visit to the infamous jail complex on Rikers Island.

02/09/2022

African American History! In 1839, Elbert Robinson, a resident of Nashville, TN, received a patent for improvements in trolleys for electric railways. His invention focused primarily on the trolley wheels, implementing a new design to secure wheels to the wire when the trolley rounded curves or went down hills.

02/03/2022

“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu and someone is eating you for lunch.” Shirley Chisholm

Pioneering African American politician Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) began her professional career as a teacher. In 1968, Chisholm became the first African American to earn election to Congress, where she worked on the Education and Labor Committee and helped form the Black Caucus.

In 1972, she made history again by becoming the first Black woman of a major party to run for a presidential nomination. After serving seven terms in the House, Chisholm retired from office to become a teacher and public speaker.