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Mary Kay Wegner who was in charge of the company's search for a new headquarters called Strickland "one of the chief influencers" on their decision to stay in Memphis. [16] Strickland placed a focus on contracts going to minority and female contractors. The percentage as of April 2017 is 21.1%.
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Among those getting money? A construction company owned by an 83-year-old woman.
In 1969, these programs allocated $8.9 million to assist minority businesses, and by 1985, the funding provided was $4.3 million. However, by 1992, Conservatives started anti-affirmative action movements in which they pursued to abolish government assistance and programs for minority groups in education, business development, and hiring.
Memphis is recognized worldwide for being the hub for FedEx. Largely due to FedEx's presence, Memphis International Airport handles more cargo than any other airport in the country. Memphis is also known for blues music, Beale Street, and barbecue. It is the only majority minority congressional district in Tennessee.
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