In this episode you will meet Mel Gravely, CEO of TriVersity Construction Company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a successful black business leader, Mel admits to sidestepping the topic of race – especially with his white friends and colleagues. However with the civil unrest and waves of protests that occurred in the summer of 2020, Mel could no longer ignore the topic. 

Tugboat Talks

Dear White Friend: What Can We Do Together About Race?

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