GBEF in The News
Freedom Economy Business Association Sues Federal Government to Protect $289 Million for Community Lenders and Small Businesses
The Freedom Economy Business Association today filed a federal lawsuit to protect $289 million in funding for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that is at risk of expiring on September 30.
CREATIVE ECONOMY PLATFORM LAUNCHES IN AFRICA
The Burns Brothers & The Global Black Economic Forum Announce Resonate Africa Kenya — A Premier Global Convening Platform Supporting $2T market launching in Kenya to Bridge Business, Culture, Film and Music and Accelerate Africa’s Creative Economy.
The HUB Case: August 2026 Statement
Business owners will continue challenging regulations that removed, without any legal authority, thousands of businesses owned by women and people of color from the state’s certification program.
GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM ANNOUNCES DEMOCRACY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2026 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
National leaders, advocates, labor organizers, healthcare innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers will convene to explore solutions shaping the future of Black communities.