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Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity

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August 19, 2024

Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out

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July 12, 2024

Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival

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July 11, 2024

Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
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Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
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Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
July 12, 2024
Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
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Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
July 11, 2024

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The Fearless Fund Remains Open for Business
GBEF
The Fearless Fund Remains Open for Business
October 3, 2024
The Global Black Economic Forum and Korn Ferry Institute Release 2024 Report on the Evolution and Effectiveness of Diversity Efforts
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and Korn Ferry Institute Release 2024 Report on the Evolution and Effectiveness of Diversity Efforts
August 19, 2024
Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
GBEF
Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
The New York Times
Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
July 12, 2024
Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
Every Child Thrives
Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
July 11, 2024
Thasunda Brown Duckett Says 'The Time Is Now' For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
Afrotech
Thasunda Brown Duckett Says 'The Time Is Now' For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
July 10, 2024
Essence Fest Markst 30-Year Milestone with Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
Because of Them We Can
Essence Fest Markst 30-Year Milestone with Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
July 10, 2024
Alphonso David on the Economic Power of the Black Diaspora and Partnerships
AURN Online
Alphonso David on the Economic Power of the Black Diaspora and Partnerships
July 10, 2024
EFOC 2024: Wake Up Black America And Vote
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Wake Up Black America And Vote
July 10, 2024
ESSENCE Fest 2024: Medical Experts Call For Inclusive And Compassionate Health Care For Black Patients
ESSENCE
ESSENCE Fest 2024: Medical Experts Call For Inclusive And Compassionate Health Care For Black Patients
July 10, 2024
"When We Vote, We Win": Stacey Abrams Calls For Defense Of DEI And Democracy At Essence Fest 2024
ESSENCE
"When We Vote, We Win": Stacey Abrams Calls For Defense Of DEI And Democracy At Essence Fest 2024
July 10, 2024
EFOC 2024: Global Leaders Urge Black Diaspora To Unite For Economic and Environmental Justice
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Global Leaders Urge Black Diaspora To Unite For Economic and Environmental Justice
July 9, 2024
Essence Fest emphasizes small businesses & blacks’ economic & political power
Fox 8 Live
Essence Fest emphasizes small businesses & blacks’ economic & political power
July 5, 2024
Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Gives Black Women Their Flowers With The Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering The Call Campaign
Black Enterprise
Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Gives Black Women Their Flowers With The Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering The Call Campaign
July 3, 2024
Black Leaders, Entrepreneurs From Colombia And The United States Meet In Atlanta To Strategize, Develop Bilateral Business Opportunities
GBEF
Black Leaders, Entrepreneurs From Colombia And The United States Meet In Atlanta To Strategize, Develop Bilateral Business Opportunities
June 7, 2024
U.S. News and the Global Black Economic Forum Announce Partnership to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for All
GBEF
U.S. News and the Global Black Economic Forum Announce Partnership to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for All
April 18, 2024
Minority Business Development Agency Partners with 8 Black-led Women Groups
Black Enterprise
Minority Business Development Agency Partners with 8 Black-led Women Groups
April 12, 2024
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
Essence
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
March 20, 2024
Lawsuits Target Programs Focused on Helping Minorities
Matter of Fact
Lawsuits Target Programs Focused on Helping Minorities
March 17, 2024
A federal judge has ordered a US minority business agency to serve all races
AP News
A federal judge has ordered a US minority business agency to serve all races
March 6, 2024
Minority-owned business agency discriminated against white people, federal judge says
USA Today
Minority-owned business agency discriminated against white people, federal judge says
March 6, 2024
Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races
The Washington Post
Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races
March 6, 2024
Biden’s Race-Based Minority Business Rules Struck Down
Bloomberg
Biden’s Race-Based Minority Business Rules Struck Down
March 6, 2024
Global Black Economic Forum And Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Announce Partnership To Increase Black Voter Participation In 2024
Essence
Global Black Economic Forum And Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Announce Partnership To Increase Black Voter Participation In 2024
March 1, 2024
The Global Black Economic Forum and The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Announce Partnership to Protect Freedom to Vote For Black Communities Nationwide
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Announce Partnership to Protect Freedom to Vote For Black Communities Nationwide
February 29, 2024
WATCH: BLACK FUTURES NOW: How To Really Earn The Black Vote
Essence
WATCH: BLACK FUTURES NOW: How To Really Earn The Black Vote
February 22, 2024
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
KBLA
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
February 16, 2024
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
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Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
February 16, 2024
Black Organizations and DEI Activists Add Pressure to Combat Anti-DEI Tactics From Major Corporations
Black Enterprise
Black Organizations and DEI Activists Add Pressure to Combat Anti-DEI Tactics From Major Corporations
February 9, 2024
Despite Some Progress In 2023, Major Threats To Economic And Social Justice Must Be Confronted
Essence
Despite Some Progress In 2023, Major Threats To Economic And Social Justice Must Be Confronted
February 8, 2024
DEI is a ‘strategic decision’ CEOs can make, business leaders tell companies
The Guardian
DEI is a ‘strategic decision’ CEOs can make, business leaders tell companies
February 7, 2024
Fearless Fund VC Firm Disputes Injunction Stopping Grant Program for Black Women
Black Enterprise
Fearless Fund VC Firm Disputes Injunction Stopping Grant Program for Black Women
February 2, 2024
Fearless Fund Returns To Court, Pleads Case To Continue Funding Black Women Entrepreneurs After Being Targets Of Anti-DEI Attacks
Essence
Fearless Fund Returns To Court, Pleads Case To Continue Funding Black Women Entrepreneurs After Being Targets Of Anti-DEI Attacks
January 31, 2024
DEI opponents are using a 1866 Civil Rights law to challenge equity policies in the workplace
AP
DEI opponents are using a 1866 Civil Rights law to challenge equity policies in the workplace
January 14, 2024
World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
AFRO
World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
December 12, 2023
Bill Ackman’s Comments On Claudine Gay Are An Unabashed, Racist Attack And Clear Misogynoir
ESSENCE
Bill Ackman’s Comments On Claudine Gay Are An Unabashed, Racist Attack And Clear Misogynoir
December 12, 2023
Small Business Gets Caught in DEI Crossfire
Wall Street Journal
Small Business Gets Caught in DEI Crossfire
November 12, 2023
'If I May Put It Bluntly, I Wish Women Ruled The World.' Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf On Empowering Women Leaders
Essence
'If I May Put It Bluntly, I Wish Women Ruled The World.' Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf On Empowering Women Leaders
October 31, 2023
Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future
Supply Chain Management Review
Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future
October 25, 2023
7 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
CIO
7 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
October 24, 2023
GOP setback in DEI battle: Judge refuses to block grant program for Black women
USA Today
GOP setback in DEI battle: Judge refuses to block grant program for Black women
September 26, 2023
Judge allows grant program for Black female entrepreneurs to continue
Washington Post
Judge allows grant program for Black female entrepreneurs to continue
September 26, 2023
Atlanta VC fund swept up in fight targeting corporate diversity programs
AJC
September 18, 2023
Council for Economic Opportunity & Social Justice
GBEF
In response to coordinated right wing attacks on equality, the Global Black Economic Forum Convenes America’s Leading Economic and Social Justice Organizations to Form “Council for Economic Opportunity & Social Justice” to Fight Back Against Right Wing Attacks
September 14, 2023
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are defending workplace diversity initiatives
Quartz
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are defending workplace diversity initiatives
September 14, 2023
Impact Initiative 2023: Affirmative Action Rollback And Its Corporate Implications
Fortune
Impact Initiative 2023: Affirmative Action Rollback And Its Corporate Implications
September 13, 2023
13 civil rights groups just formed a coalition to defend workplaces against the ‘anti-woke’ movement: ‘We cannot sit back’
Fortune
13 civil rights groups just formed a coalition to defend workplaces against the ‘anti-woke’ movement: ‘We cannot sit back’
September 13, 2023
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Looking Back, Moving Forward Part I on "A More Perfect Union" with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Looking Back, Moving Forward Part I on "A More Perfect Union" with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
August 28, 2023
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
AP News
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
August 26, 2023
Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
HuffPost
Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
August 26, 2023
Thousands Convene for March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary Demonstration
Time
Thousands Convene for March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary Demonstration
August 25, 2023
The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
August 22, 2023
Global Black Economic Forum's President/CEO Alphonso David Tells Us How They Are Advancing Their Mission to Supercharge Movement for Economic Justice on "A More Perfect Union" with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Global Black Economic Forum's President/CEO Alphonso David Tells Us How They Are Advancing Their Mission to Supercharge Movement for Economic Justice on "A More Perfect Union" with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
August 12, 2023
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Increase in Homelessness and What She Hopes to Learn from NYC Mayor at GBEF, plus Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity on SCOTUS Effect on "A More Perfect Union" with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Increase in Homelessness and What She Hopes to Learn from NYC Mayor at GBEF, plus Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity on SCOTUS Effect on "A More Perfect Union" with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
August 12, 2023
The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Fortune
The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
July 24, 2023
Global Black Economic Forum and Starnews Mobile Partner to Empower Black Entrepreneurs
AP News
Global Black Economic Forum and Starnews Mobile Partner to Empower Black Entrepreneurs
July 13, 2023
The Global Black Economic Forum is here to build Black wealth near and far
The Black Wall Street Times
The Global Black Economic Forum is here to build Black wealth near and far
July 7, 2023
EFOC: Women Leaders Take Center Stage At The Global Black Economic Forum Summit At ESSENCE Fest
Essence
EFOC: Women Leaders Take Center Stage At The Global Black Economic Forum Summit At ESSENCE Fest
July 4, 2023
New York Mayor Eric Adams Blasts SCOTUS Decision, Advocates for Education
Bloomberg
New York Mayor Eric Adams Blasts SCOTUS Decision, Advocates for Education
July 2, 2023
Essence Fest: Mayors from NYC, LA discuss issues facing communities
ABC
Essence Fest: Mayors from NYC, LA discuss issues facing communities
July 2, 2023
At Essence Festival, Yellen touts efforts to build ‘fairer economy,’ says much work still to do
Market Watch
At Essence Festival, Yellen touts efforts to build ‘fairer economy,’ says much work still to do
July 2, 2023
Ex-BET CEO Debra Lee Says Diverse Boardrooms Address ‘Real World Issues’
Bloomberg
Ex-BET CEO Debra Lee Says Diverse Boardrooms Address ‘Real World Issues’
July 1, 2023
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
Washington Post
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
July 1, 2023
Affirmative Action Combats Systemic Discrimination and Creates Equal Opportunity for People of Color
U.S. News
Affirmative Action Combats Systemic Discrimination and Creates Equal Opportunity for People of Color
June 30, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court slashed Affirmative Action: How did we get here and what are the next steps?
The Atlanta Voice
The U.S. Supreme Court slashed Affirmative Action: How did we get here and what are the next steps?
June 30, 2023
Yellen sees strong job market, lower inflation, even as US economy cools
Reuters
Yellen sees strong job market, lower inflation, even as US economy cools
June 30, 2023
The Global Black Economic Forum Joins Beacon of Hope Collaboration to Address Economic Inequities
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum Joins Beacon of Hope Collaboration to Address Economic Inequities
June 29, 2023
The Academy for Advancing Excellence and Global Black Economic Forum Announce The Board Accelerator: A Program to Develop the Next Generation of Black Women Boardroom Leaders
GBEF
The Academy for Advancing Excellence and Global Black Economic Forum Announce The Board Accelerator: A Program to Develop the Next Generation of Black Women Boardroom Leaders
June 29, 2023
The Global Black Economic Forum and the Academy for Advancing Excellence Announce the Launch of the E-Suite App
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and the Academy for Advancing Excellence Announce the Launch of the E-Suite App
June 29, 2023
Essence Ventures Has Been a Definitive Voice for Black Women. It’s Time Brands Start Listening
ADWEEK
Essence Ventures Has Been a Definitive Voice for Black Women. It’s Time Brands Start Listening.
June 29, 2023
Kamala Harris tells Essence crowd SCOTUS affirmative action ruling is "a denial of opportunity"
Axios
Kamala Harris tells Essence crowd SCOTUS affirmative action ruling is "a denial of opportunity"
June 29, 2023
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation at the 2023 Essence Fest Global Black Economic Forum
The White House
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation at the 2023 Essence Fest Global Black Economic Forum
June 29, 2023
SoLo Funds and Global Black Economic Forum Release 2023 Cash Poor Report, Call for Congress and State Regulators to End Junk Fees in Borrowing, Adopt Total Cost Rate Over Annual Percentage Rates
Business Wire
SoLo Funds and Global Black Economic Forum Release 2023 Cash Poor Report, Call for Congress and State Regulators to End Junk Fees in Borrowing, Adopt Total Cost Rate Over Annual Percentage Rates
June 27, 2023
Led By Vice President Kamala Harris, Senior Biden-Harris Administration Officials Are Set To Join The Global Black Economic Forum At The 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
Essence
Led By Vice President Kamala Harris, Senior Biden-Harris Administration Officials Are Set To Join The Global Black Economic Forum At The 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
June 20, 2023
From Promises To Progress: Evaluating Corporate Investments In Racial Justice
Essence
From Promises To Progress: Evaluating Corporate Investments In Racial Justice
May 19, 2023
Affirmative Action May End Soon. It’s Time for Corporate America to Try Affirmative Intervention
US News
Affirmative Action May End Soon. It’s Time for Corporate America to Try Affirmative Intervention
April 20, 2023
ESSENCE Festival Gets Down To Business
Essence
ESSENCE Festival Gets Down To Business
April 14, 2023
We Can't Let Them Erase History
Essence
We Can't Let Them Erase History
April 4, 2023
America’s Gun Epidemic is the Problem, Not Transgender People
New York Amsterdam News
America’s Gun Epidemic is the Problem, Not Transgender People
April 4, 2023
Affirmative Action Is On Life Support. What Can C-Suite Leaders Do Now?
Essence
Affirmative Action Is On Life Support. What Can C-Suite Leaders Do Now?
March 8, 2023
How We Thrive Globally: Prioritize The Economic Justice Movement Across The Diaspora
Essence
How We Thrive Globally: Prioritize The Economic Justice Movement Across The Diaspora
March 1, 2023
What Happened With The Movement For Economic Justice In 2022
Essence
What Happened With The Movement For Economic Justice In 2022
February 28, 2023
Alphonso David Named One of New York’s Top Black Leaders by Crain’s
Crain's
Alphonso David Named One of New York’s Top Black Leaders by Crain’s
February 21, 2023
MLK DAY 2023
Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Renewing the Call for Economic Justice
January 16, 2023
President & CEO Of The Global Black Economic Forum, Alphonso David, Reflects On The Brittney Griner Trial
Essence
President & CEO Of The Global Black Economic Forum, Alphonso David, Reflects On The Brittney Griner Trial
August 29, 2022
Law Experts Explain What Could Be Next For Brittney Griner
Essence
Law Experts Explain What Could Be Next For Brittney Griner
August 9, 2022
The Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David President & CEO
West African Business Journal
The Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David President & CEO
July 28, 2022
ICYMI: At Essence Fest, Biden-Harris Administration Officials Highlight President's Efforts to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for Black Women and Communities
The American Presidency Project
ICYMI: At Essence Fest, Biden-Harris Administration Officials Highlight President's Efforts to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for Black Women and Communities
July 7, 2022
Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David as president and CEO
Amsterdam News
Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David as president and CEO
July 7, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Orleans Parish
Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
July 2, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris to make quick trip to New Orleans for Essence Fest
NOLA.com
Vice President Kamala Harris to make quick trip to New Orleans for Essence Fest
July 2, 2022
THE GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM APPOINTS ALPHONSO DAVID AS PRESIDENT & CEO
Cision PR Newswire
THE GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM APPOINTS ALPHONSO DAVID AS PRESIDENT & CEO
June 30, 2022
Inside The First-Ever ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum: Africa
Essence
Inside The First-Ever ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum: Africa
December 6, 2020
ESSENCE GOING GLOBAL IN GHANA
South Florida Times
ESSENCE GOING GLOBAL IN GHANA
January 4, 2020
The First International Essence Global Black Economic Forum to Be Held in Accra During the Essence Full Circle Festival
Business Wire
The First International Essence Global Black Economic Forum to Be Held in Accra During the Essence Full Circle Festival
December 23, 2019
Kamala Harris Announces $100 Billion Housing Assistance Plan For Black Families
BET
Kamala Harris Announces $100 Billion Housing Assistance Plan For Black Families
July 7, 2019
Kamala Harris announces $100B plan for black homeownership, tackling racial wealth gap
Fox News
Kamala Harris announces $100B plan for black homeownership, tackling racial wealth gap
July 6, 2019
While in New Orleans, ESSENCE Will Host a Global Black Economic Forum
Biz New Orleans
While in New Orleans, ESSENCE Will Host a Global Black Economic Forum
July 2, 2019

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