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Trump wants to give you $2,000 dividends from tariff revenue. Here’s what complicates his plan
President Donald Trump unveiled a new proposal to pay Americans at least $2,000 in dividends from his global tariff policies, which experts say caused havoc on the U.S. economy and American businesses... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
November 10, 2025•0 min read
SPLC and Global Black Economic Forum Unite to Defend Knoxville Nonprofit Against Federal Challenge Attacking Anti-Poverty Microloan Program
The Women Foundation was created to empower and support economically disadvantaged businesses in Knoxville, Tennessee, by providing access to capital. Through the foundation’s community fund, small bu... ...more
Future of Democracy ,Future of Work
October 08, 2025•1 min read
A year after settling anti-DEI suit, Fearless Fund expands its mission
From the day of the settlement forward, she said she would not cower nor change her mission of economic inclusion and freedom for women of color founders. Instead, she said she would expand her work t... ...more
DEI ,Future of Democracy
September 24, 2025•1 min read
Black female venture capitalist Arian Simone launches Fearless Global Initiative at UNGA to unite leaders for economic inclusion
Fearless Fund’s Arian Simone debuts FGI at UNGA, spotlighting its work investing in women-of-color founders with early-stage, growth potential and proven impact. ...more
News ,Future of Democracy &Future of Work
September 23, 2025•0 min read
Democracy in the Balance: Black Men at the Crossroads of Justice and Power
As we uplift the indispensable leadership of Black women, who have long been the backbone of our movements, we must also take a hard look at the role of Black men. Too often, narratives of resistance... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
September 22, 2025•0 min read
The Backlash Against Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Is Loud — But Not Legitimate
Cutting DEI programs isn’t just a setback for underrepresented workers—it’s a costly mistake that weakens morale, stifles innovation, and exposes companies to legal and financial risk. ...more
Justice ,DEI
September 09, 2025•0 min read
Global Black Economic Forum
DEI has undergone major fluctuations—from the field being immensely valued, to facing existential threats due to political opposition. The current disruption raises several critical questions about DEI...read more
April 03, 2025
Matter of Fact with soledad o'brien
Global Black Economic forum President & CEO Alphonso David and Soledad O'Brien discuss DEI and business strategy
February 13, 2025
As corporate giants roll back their DEI programs, many companies are holding firm to their commitments, seeing political pressure as the lesser risk...read more
February 06, 2025
The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy ...read more
February 04, 2025
Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David to dive into breaking down barriers for marginalized communities, why diversity, equity, and inclusion actually matters, and the need for real investment in Black and Brown businesses.
February 04, 2025
Global Black Economic Forum President & CEO Alphonso David joins Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC Politics Nation
February 25, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) proponents are scrambling to find ways to counter President Trump as he moves to dismantle some of the programs and policies intended to bolster their movement...read more
February 04, 2025
Alphonso David discusses how a truly fair system cannot ignore race and what steps must be taken to protect and advance equity in the face of these growing threats...read more
February 04, 2025
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
Global Black Economic Forum CEO and President, Alphonso David, discusses corporate DEI and legality at the National Urban League roundtable "Demand Diversity: Emergency Session on DEI"
January 22, 2025
NEWSWEEK
In the New Trump Era, DEI Will Still Be Part of Profitable Strategies
For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day...read more
January 27, 2025
In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, corporations and foundations made commitments to narrow the racial wealth gap and boost diversity, equity and inclusion in academia, business and other corners of civic life...read more
January 25, 2025
WUSA9
Trump administration under fire for executive orders on federal workforce
For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day...read more
January 27, 2025
The Philadelphia Tribune
In the New Trump Era, DEI Will Still Be Part of Profitable Strategies
For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day...read more
January 27, 2025
GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM
Sponsored by our partners at Amazon, the luncheon convened leaders focused on how Black entrepreneurs can seize opportunities in the current business landscape...read more
January 27, 2025
essence
Op-Ed: The Fear of Large Groups Of Black Men Voting For Trump Was Wrong And Misplaced
November 13, 2024
cnbc
How Black business leaders are thinking about a coming Trump administration
November 8, 2024
Scripps news
October 28, 2024
the business & democracy initiative
October 18, 2024
AMSTERDAM NEWS
OP-ED: As Election Day approaches, we cannot let disinformation win
October 17, 2024
NEWSWEEK
October 07, 2024
FOX 5 SAN DIEGO
October 02, 2024
Trump wants to give you $2,000 dividends from tariff revenue. Here’s what complicates his plan
President Donald Trump unveiled a new proposal to pay Americans at least $2,000 in dividends from his global tariff policies, which experts say caused havoc on the U.S. economy and American businesses... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
November 10, 2025•0 min read
SPLC and Global Black Economic Forum Unite to Defend Knoxville Nonprofit Against Federal Challenge Attacking Anti-Poverty Microloan Program
The Women Foundation was created to empower and support economically disadvantaged businesses in Knoxville, Tennessee, by providing access to capital. Through the foundation’s community fund, small bu... ...more
Future of Democracy ,Future of Work
October 08, 2025•1 min read
A year after settling anti-DEI suit, Fearless Fund expands its mission
From the day of the settlement forward, she said she would not cower nor change her mission of economic inclusion and freedom for women of color founders. Instead, she said she would expand her work t... ...more
DEI ,Future of Democracy
September 24, 2025•1 min read
Black female venture capitalist Arian Simone launches Fearless Global Initiative at UNGA to unite leaders for economic inclusion
Fearless Fund’s Arian Simone debuts FGI at UNGA, spotlighting its work investing in women-of-color founders with early-stage, growth potential and proven impact. ...more
News ,Future of Democracy &Future of Work
September 23, 2025•0 min read
Democracy in the Balance: Black Men at the Crossroads of Justice and Power
As we uplift the indispensable leadership of Black women, who have long been the backbone of our movements, we must also take a hard look at the role of Black men. Too often, narratives of resistance... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
September 22, 2025•0 min read
The Backlash Against Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Is Loud — But Not Legitimate
Cutting DEI programs isn’t just a setback for underrepresented workers—it’s a costly mistake that weakens morale, stifles innovation, and exposes companies to legal and financial risk. ...more
Justice ,DEI
September 09, 2025•0 min read
GBEF in the News
Global Black Economic Forum
DEI has undergone major fluctuations—from the field being immensely valued, to facing existential threats due to political opposition. The current disruption raises several critical questions about DEI...read more
April 03, 2025
Matter of Fact with soledad o'brien
Global Black Economic forum President & CEO Alphonso David and Soledad O'Brien discuss DEI and business strategy
February 13, 2025
As corporate giants roll back their DEI programs, many companies are holding firm to their commitments, seeing political pressure as the lesser risk...read more
February 06, 2025
The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy ...read more
February 04, 2025
Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David to dive into breaking down barriers for marginalized communities, why diversity, equity, and inclusion actually matters, and the need for real investment in Black and Brown businesses.
February 04, 2025
Global Black Economic Forum President & CEO Alphonso David joins Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC Politics Nation
February 25, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) proponents are scrambling to find ways to counter President Trump as he moves to dismantle some of the programs and policies intended to bolster their movement...read more
February 04, 2025
Alphonso David discusses how a truly fair system cannot ignore race and what steps must be taken to protect and advance equity in the face of these growing threats...read more
February 04, 2025
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
Global Black Economic Forum CEO and President, Alphonso David, discusses corporate DEI and legality at the National Urban League roundtable "Demand Diversity: Emergency Session on DEI"
January 22, 2025
NEWSWEEK
In the New Trump Era, DEI Will Still Be Part of Profitable Strategies
For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day...read more
January 27, 2025
In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, corporations and foundations made commitments to narrow the racial wealth gap and boost diversity, equity and inclusion in academia, business and other corners of civic life...read more
January 25, 2025
WUSA9
Trump administration under fire for executive orders on federal workforce
For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day...read more
January 27, 2025
The Philadelphia Tribune
In the New Trump Era, DEI Will Still Be Part of Profitable Strategies
For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day...read more
January 27, 2025
GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM
Global Black Economic Forum Kicks Off Series of Events for Black Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by our partners at Amazon, the luncheon convened leaders focused on how Black entrepreneurs can seize opportunities in the current business landscape
January 27, 2025
essence
Op-Ed: The Fear of Large Groups Of Black Men Voting For Trump Was Wrong And Misplaced
November 13, 2024
cnbc
Scripps news
the business & democracy initiative
AMSTERDAM NEWS
ESSENCE
NEWSWEEK
NEWSWEEK
NEWSWEEK
GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM
The Fearless Fund Remains Open for Business
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October 03, 2024
ESSENCE
FOX 5 SAN DIEGO
ESSENCE
Trump wants to give you $2,000 dividends from tariff revenue. Here’s what complicates his plan
President Donald Trump unveiled a new proposal to pay Americans at least $2,000 in dividends from his global tariff policies, which experts say caused havoc on the U.S. economy and American businesses... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
November 10, 2025•0 min read
SPLC and Global Black Economic Forum Unite to Defend Knoxville Nonprofit Against Federal Challenge Attacking Anti-Poverty Microloan Program
The Women Foundation was created to empower and support economically disadvantaged businesses in Knoxville, Tennessee, by providing access to capital. Through the foundation’s community fund, small bu... ...more
Future of Democracy ,Future of Work
October 08, 2025•1 min read
A year after settling anti-DEI suit, Fearless Fund expands its mission
From the day of the settlement forward, she said she would not cower nor change her mission of economic inclusion and freedom for women of color founders. Instead, she said she would expand her work t... ...more
DEI ,Future of Democracy
September 24, 2025•1 min read
Black female venture capitalist Arian Simone launches Fearless Global Initiative at UNGA to unite leaders for economic inclusion
Fearless Fund’s Arian Simone debuts FGI at UNGA, spotlighting its work investing in women-of-color founders with early-stage, growth potential and proven impact. ...more
News ,Future of Democracy &Future of Work
September 23, 2025•0 min read
Democracy in the Balance: Black Men at the Crossroads of Justice and Power
As we uplift the indispensable leadership of Black women, who have long been the backbone of our movements, we must also take a hard look at the role of Black men. Too often, narratives of resistance... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
September 22, 2025•0 min read
The Backlash Against Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Is Loud — But Not Legitimate
Cutting DEI programs isn’t just a setback for underrepresented workers—it’s a costly mistake that weakens morale, stifles innovation, and exposes companies to legal and financial risk. ...more
Justice ,DEI
September 09, 2025•0 min read
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