Supporting Black American businesses is not just about economic empowerment. It is about fostering a more inclusive and ...
I can assure you that we heard you loud and clear, and we will very much be engaged.
It could not be at a better location to hold this hearing than here at Bowie State University.
discrimination against minority and women business owners is as despicable as it is pervasive.
if this program continues to get watered down or taken away, given the fact that discrimination still exists in America,...
It is hard to break that cycle. And if you are a small business, is you are not as attractive as larger small businesses...
It was a real testament to the strength of a community to fight for integration in 1960.
It is important that we, as a country, recognize that when we exclude parts of our society we are actively undermining t...
We find discriminatory practices of contracting authorities trying to bundle contracts to make it impossible for minorit...
Racial discrimination has plagued our country since its inception.
We need to engage all of the talent we have in our community for the full strength of America.
There is an ongoing threat and attack on the basic laws that provide for minority small businesses in response to histor...
Thank you, Senator Cardin, for organizing it.
Do not be sorry. I would be emotional too. I would be mad as hell.
He has served for many years as the Chair of the Small Business Administration, the authorizing committee for small busi...
Well, thank you for shining a light on those, what I would have to believe are clearly abusive practices.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank all of you for your testimony here.
I am pleased that both are joining me. For those, I am sure you know, Senator Van Hollen is not only a champion for smal...