CHAPTER TWENTY

Justice in Procurement

MAREISHA N. REESE

President and Chief Operating Officer

The Winters Group, Inc.

(she/her/hers)

The ends you serve that are selfish will take you no further than yourself, but the ends you serve that are for all, in common, will take you into eternity.

MARCUS GARVEY

“I am committed to working with a Black, woman-owned company. I have already decided we want to work with you!” These were words shared by a prospective client during an introductory call to discuss a potential partnership. I was thrilled. I had not heard any company be so bold and transparent, proclaiming their intent to work only with a Black, woman-owned firm as a part of their goal to be an antiracist organization. More organizations recognize ...

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