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‘Brought people to the table’: Orlando business program promoting minorities, women officially replaced
Read full article: ‘Brought people to the table’: Orlando business program promoting minorities, women officially replacedOrlando city commissioners voted Monday to replace its Minority and Women Business program, nearly a year after it suspended the program.
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‘I want to hear your frustrations:’ Orlando’s first equity official looks to address community concerns with police
Read full article: ‘I want to hear your frustrations:’ Orlando’s first equity official looks to address community concerns with policeNow, the city has hired its first-ever equity official to make social and racial equality a priority. She’s a native of Indian River County and most recently chaired the equity committee for Indian River County Schools. She told News 6 though she’s not from Orlando, she plans to be proactive and a voice for all people. “I want to hear your frustrations, I want to hear your ideas and your thoughts,” Green said. “You’ve got to have results, so if she’s getting results then that’s good,” said a Parramore resident who identified himself as Tim.