Black-owned businesses get less than 1% of NYC’s massive contract pie, but Fusion East in East New York is flipping the script. Founded by local vet Andrew Walcott, this Caribbean soul food spot isn’t just serving up $5 Real Meals—it’s building jobs, mentoring kids, and becoming a go-to for school lunches across the city. Fusion East’s grassroots approach is a model for what real equity could look like if more city contracts went to community-rooted MWBEs. What would it take for NYC to support more businesses like this? Let’s talk about what real change could mean for our neighborhoods. #Business #LocalBusiness #Brooklyn