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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  APRIL 10, 2026    |  The Indian Eye 20

                          NAMC Unity Gala Celebrates

            Industry Titans, Champions Diversity

                      in Construction and Real Estate

            OUR BUREAU
            New York, NY
                  he National Association of Mi-
                  nority  Contractors  (NAMC)
            TNew  York  Tri-State  Chap-
            ter hosted its annual Unity Gala on
            March 24, 2026, bringing together top
            industry leaders, advocates, and pro-
            fessionals  committed  to  fostering  di-
            versity in the real estate and construc-
            tion sectors. Centered on the theme
            of unity, the gala celebrated visionary
            leaders  whose  work  brings  people
            together,  strengthens  collaboration
            across the industry, and expands op-
            portunities  for  minority-  and  wom-
            en-owned  businesses—advancing  a
            more connected and equitable future.

            The evening was expertly emceed

            by Rania Aniftos, and featured a
            special performance by Nneka
            Bell, special remarks from ce-
            lebrity guest Malik Yoba, and an

            address from New York City’s
                                              dent of MTA Construction & Devel-
            Citywide Chief Business Diversity  opment, has played a pivotal role in ad-
            Officer, Michael J. Garner.       vancing transformative infrastructure
                                              projects  that  strengthen  New  York’s
                                              transportation  network  and  econom-
                Notable attendees  included  in-
            dustry  executives,  public  officials,   ic vitality. His leadership in delivering
                                              critical  capital  programs  reflects  a
            and key stakeholders committed to   deep  commitment  to  improving  ac-
            advancing opportunities for minority-   cessibility, fostering opportunity, and
            and women-owned business enter-   building more resilient communities—
            prises (MWBEs).                   values that closely align with NAMC’s
               “The  Unity  Gala  is  more  than
            just a celebration; it is a testament to   mission  to  promote  unity  and  diver-
                                              sity  within  the  construction  industry.
            the power of diversity and the impact   Ahmed  Tigani,   Commission-
            of  collective  advocacy,”  said  Nayan   er  of  the  New  York  City  Depart-
            Parikh,  NAMC  New  York  Tri-State   ment  of  Buildings,  is  recognized
            Chapter  President  and  Gala  Co-  for  his  leadership  in  driving  safer,
            Chair. “Our honorees and attendees   more  efficient  development  and
            continue  to  pave  the  way  for  equi-
            table growth, ensuring that minority   expanding  equitable  opportunities
                                              across  the  construction  industry.
            businesses have a seat at the table in   A meaningful moment of the eve-
            shaping the future of our industry.”
                                              ning was the celebration of this year’s   Led  by  Nina  Kubota,  President  and   access and creating opportunities for
            Recognizing the outstanding leadership  NAMC Scholarship recipients, recog- CEO  of  the  New  York  City  School   underrepresented students.
            and impact across business and indus- nizing the next generation of diverse  Construction  Authority  (NYCSCA),   Made possible through the gener-
            try, this year’s honorees include:   talent pursuing careers in engineering,  the  initiative  highlights  NAMC’s   ous support of sponsors, the scholar-
                Jamie Torres-Springer,  as  Presi-  architecture,  and  construction.  continued commitment to expanding

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