FBE Update: Why Black Women can’t get a City of Columbus FBE Certification
I placed calls to to Andy Ginther, Council President and Dan Williamson, Mayor Coleman’s spokesperson. Both Ginther’s aide Ken and Williamson have suggested that I speak with Melinda Carter, the EBOC Director. The issue isn’t with Melinda’s office. She is only following what the city code says. (Did they really push this off on a Black woman to respond to and fix?)
What legislation has been introduced by A. Troy Miller, Small & Minority Business Chair and candidate for re-election, to fix the problem of the City of Columbus not recognizing Black women as women? He was notified of this issue 3 years ago.
All other women of color can select their gender over their race. Lack of access is lack of opportunity. I will keep you posted. I feel a petition coming on!
Just my thoughts…
