After 29 years of fighting for the inclusion of minorities in the construction industry, and surviving federal lawsuits seeking to strike down affirmative action programs, the Black Contractors United, Inc. (BCU) is still standing strong.
Founded in 1975, BCU seeks to assist Black tradesmen and contractors in the construction industry with information, technical assistance, and advocacy.
BCU's annual dinner last week provided an opportunity to reflect on the past and discuss the future of Black contractors in Chicago and the organization.
BCU President Edward McKinnie, told the Chicago Defender, that unlike other cities, Chicago has seen its set-aside laws upheld by …
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