National Civil Rights Leader Supports DC 35 Protest.

Frank Borges, Treasurer of the national NAACP, has joined DC 35 in rejecting the contracting policies of Highland Hospitality Corp. Highland owns the Courtyard Tremont hotel in Boston’s theater district, and the company hired a collection of renovation contractors who abuse community standards. When appraised of the situation Borges, who was on the Board of Directors of Highland, approached company executives and attempted to persuade them to hire legitimate contractors. When Highland refused, Brother Borges resigned as a member of the Board of Directors.

DC 35 had also maintained a lengthy protest during renovation.

“The fact that the national Treasurer of the NAACP would not only take an interest, but also take a stand in support of the District Council 35’s fight for immigrant workers and community standards, should send a signal to other developers. ” said Business Manager Ralph Harriman.

Business Manager Ralph Harriman and NAACP Treasurer Frank Borges.