Uprise RI: RI Black Business Association issues state a failing grade after Disparity Report release
A study completed in November of last year but released to the public on Tuesday drew a harsh response from RIBBA, the Rhode Island Black Business Association on Thursday. The State of Rhode Island paid Mason Tillman Associates half a million dollars to conduct the Disparity Study
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, which finds evidence of discrimination against Black and women owned businesses by the state.