Equity in construction: Fillmore’s fight for Black labor and true inclusion 

of "Equity in Construction: Fillmore's Fight for Black Labor and True Inclusion" The Buchanan Street Mall Renovation Project in San Francisco's Fillmore neighborhood became a protest site highlighting the ongoing struggle for equity and Black economic empowerment in the construction industry. The article connects today's conflicts to historical patterns of exclusion, showcasing perspectives from community members like Oscar James who recounted how his father, despite skilled abilities, was limited to janitorial work in the 1940s. The project symbolizes the intersection of erased histories and demands for meaningful inclusion of Black labor in neighborhood development.