They Are Ignoring Why DEI Existed In The First Place Ft. Alphonso David – Techish Podcast

February 05, 2025•1 min read

This week on Techish, Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David, a Human Rights and civil rights lawyer and advocate, to talk about his work as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. They 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. Alphonso also shares the secret to his perseverance and what we can learn from the past to drive change today.

Chapters
00:00 Breaking Down Barriers for Marginalized Communities
03:20 Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Actually Matters
06:00 Investing in Black and Brown Entrepreneurs
09:44 Perseverance, Resilience, and Learning From The Past
13:20 Alphonso’s Recommended Content

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Alphonso David

Social and economic justice advocate and lawyer Alphonso David serves as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. He brings more than two decades of experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors working to advance the rights of marginalized communities through policy, legislation, litigation and advocacy.

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