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GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM AND ESSENCE ANNOUNCE RETURN OF PAINT THE POLLS BLACK FOR 2026
Three virtual town halls hosted by Alphonso David and Ebony McMorris — who will be joined by experts, public officials, artists and community voices from around the country — will inform, mobilize and... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
October 08, 2026•4 min read
Federal Court Confirms in Freedom Economy Case That $289 Million in CDFI Funding is Obligated & Will Not Lapse After September 30
Freedom Economy secures immediate relief protecting nearly $289 million in funding for community lenders; underlying lawsuit will continue ...more
Legal ,Defense &News
September 29, 2026•2 min read
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 Septem... ...more
Legal ,Defense &News
September 21, 2026•4 min read
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... ...more
News
September 10, 2026•8 min read
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. ...more
Future of Work
August 24, 2026•2 min read
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. ...more
News ,Future of Democracy Future of Work future of health &Essence Festival of Culure
June 26, 2026•9 min read
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Global Black Economic Forum Latest News
GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM AND ESSENCE ANNOUNCE RETURN OF PAINT THE POLLS BLACK FOR 2026
Three virtual town halls hosted by Alphonso David and Ebony McMorris — who will be joined by experts, public officials, artists and community voices from around the country — will inform, mobilize and... ...more
News ,Future of Democracy
October 08, 2026•4 min read
Federal Court Confirms in Freedom Economy Case That $289 Million in CDFI Funding is Obligated & Will Not Lapse After September 30
Freedom Economy secures immediate relief protecting nearly $289 million in funding for community lenders; underlying lawsuit will continue ...more
Legal ,Defense &News
September 29, 2026•2 min read
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 Septem... ...more
Legal ,Defense &News
September 21, 2026•4 min read
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... ...more
News
September 10, 2026•8 min read
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. ...more
Future of Work
August 24, 2026•2 min read
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. ...more
News ,Future of Democracy Future of Work future of health &Essence Festival of Culure
June 26, 2026•9 min read
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