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Op-Ed: The Fear of Large Groups Of Black Men Voting For Trump Was Wrong And Misplaced
ESSENCE
November 13, 2024
How Black business leaders are thinking about a coming Trump administration
CNBC
November 8, 2024
How AI images boosted 'fake narratives' that Black men significantly support Trump
Scripps News
October 28, 2024
“Paint The Polls Black” Launches Critical Voter Education Series Leading Up To Election Day
ESSENCE
October 24, 2024
An Open Letter from Business Associations and Organizations on Support for a Safe and Secure Election Process
The Business & Democracy Initiative
October 18, 2024
Op-Ed: The Fear of Large Groups Of Black Men Voting For Trump Was Wrong And Misplaced
ESSENCE
ESSENCE
November 13, 2024
How Black business leaders are thinking about a coming Trump administration
CNBC
CNBC
November 8, 2024
How AI images boosted 'fake narratives' that Black men significantly support Trump
Scripps News
October 28, 2024
“Paint The Polls Black” Launches Critical Voter Education Series Leading Up To Election Day
ESSENCE
October 24, 2024
An Open Letter from Business Associations and Organizations on Support for a Safe and Secure Election Process
The Business & Democracy Initiative
October 18, 2024
Scripps News
How AI images boosted 'fake narratives' that Black men significantly support Trump
October 28, 2024
ESSENCE
“Paint The Polls Black” Launches Critical Voter Education Series Leading Up To Election Day
October 24, 2024
The Business & Democracy Initiative
An Open Letter from Business Associations and Organizations on Support for a Safe and Secure Election Process
October 18, 2024
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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
How AI images boosted 'fake narratives' that Black men significantly support Trump
October 28, 2024
ESSENCE
“Paint The Polls Black” Launches Critical Voter Education Series Leading Up To Election Day
October 24, 2024
The Business & Democracy Initiative
An Open Letter from Business Associations and Organizations on Support for a Safe and Secure Election Process
October 18, 2024
Amsterdam News
OP-ED: As Election Day approaches, we cannot let disinformation win
October 17, 2024
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black: Alphonso David - Early
October 16, 2024
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black - Tevon Blair Talks Misinformation
October 16, 2024
Fortune
A heated debate about DEI might be missing the point
October 11, 2024
Fortune
The CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum says we’re ‘asking the wrong questions’ when it comes to DEI
October 9, 2024
Legal Defense Fund
Civil Rights Organizations File Amicus Brief in National Religious Broadcasters v. FCC, Defending the Agency’s Efforts to Increase Public Transparency
October 8, 2024
U.S. News
In the Face of Attacks, We Must Fight to Preserve the Fundamental Values of DEI
October 7, 2024
GBEF
The Fearless Fund Remains Open for Business
October 3, 2024
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black - Maurice Mitchell
October 3, 2024
Fox 5 San Diego
The 2nd Annual Health Equity Forum Gathers Global Health Leaders During the 2024 United Nations General Assembly
October 2, 2024
ESSENCE
OP-Ed: Keeping Up The Momentum Heading Into November
October 1, 2024
ESSENCE Girls United
Here's What You Missed From The ESSENCE Youth Empowerment Town Hall
September 24, 2024
Forbes
What The Fearless Fund Settlement Might Mean For The DEI's Future
September 19, 2024
The Washington Informen
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Town Hall Emphasizes Economic, Political Power
September 16, 2024
ESSENCE
WATCH | Paint the Polls Black with Rashad Robinson
September 13, 2024
ESSENCE
WATCH | Paint the Polls Black with Kenny Burns
September 13, 2024
https://www.essence.com/news/paint-the-polls-town-hall-dissecting-the-policy-issues-that-directly-affect-you/
Paint The Polls Town Hall Dissecting The Policy Issues That Directly Affect You
September 12, 2024
The Washington Post
Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women
September 11, 2024
AP News
Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement
September 11, 2024
MarketWatch
Ford has retreated from its DEI goals. A new study says companies that embrace them are more innovative.
August 28, 2024
ESSENCE
Won't Let Our Freedom Rot In Hell: The Urgent Fight For Reproductive And Economic Freedom
August 23, 2024
ESSENCE
‘Joy And Justice’: ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga And GBEF President Alphonso David Rally Black Voters Ahead Of Pivotal Election
August 22, 2024
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and Korn Ferry Institute Release 2024 Report on the Evolution and Effectiveness of Diversity Efforts
August 19, 2024
GBEF
Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
August 19, 2024
MSNBC
Harris makes first magazine cover since scoring Democratic nomination
August 12, 2024
Chicago Defencer
Global Black Economic Forum Advances Economic Justice for Marginalized Communities
August 11, 2024
WATCH: Paint the Polls Black with GBEF, Congresswoman Shontel Brown and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
August 5, 2024
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black with Bakari Sellers And Van Lathan
August 5, 2024
https://www.usnews.com/news/live-events/articles/2024-08-01/5-questions-with-alphonso-david-on-building-equity-for-all
5 Questions With Alphonso David on Building Equity for All
August 1, 2024
U.S. News
5 Questions With Alphonso David on Building Equity for All
August 1, 2024
ESSENCE
Queer Space Returned To ESSENCE Festival Even Bigger For Its Second Year
July 24, 2024
ESSENCE
The Fight For Economic Freedom Continues And The Fearless Fund Is Not Backing Down
July 23, 2024
ESSENCE
Challenging Structural Inequality: How Reframing The Narrative Can Take Black Americans From Getting By To Thriving
July 22, 2024
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Your Vote Is Your Voice. Use It To Shape The Future And Drive Change
July 17, 2024
ESSENCE
Bridging the Wealth Gap: Key Leaders Champion Voting To Build Black Economic Power At Essence Fest 2024
July 16, 2024
The New York Times
Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
July 12, 2024
Every Child Thrives
Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
July 11, 2024
Afrotech
Thasunda Brown Duckett Says 'The Time Is Now' For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
July 10, 2024
Because of Them We Can
Essence Fest Markst 30-Year Milestone with Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
July 10, 2024
AURN Online
Alphonso David on the Economic Power of the Black Diaspora and Partnerships
July 10, 2024
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Wake Up Black America And Vote
July 10, 2024
ESSENCE
ESSENCE Fest 2024: Medical Experts Call For Inclusive And Compassionate Health Care For Black Patients
July 10, 2024
ESSENCE
"When We Vote, We Win": Stacey Abrams Calls For Defense Of DEI And Democracy At Essence Fest 2024
July 10, 2024
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Global Leaders Urge Black Diaspora To Unite For Economic and Environmental Justice
July 9, 2024
Fox 8 Live
Essence Fest emphasizes small businesses & blacks’ economic & political power
July 5, 2024
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
GBEF
Black Leaders, Entrepreneurs From Colombia And The United States Meet In Atlanta To Strategize, Develop Bilateral Business Opportunities
June 7, 2024
GBEF
U.S. News and the Global Black Economic Forum Announce Partnership to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for All
April 18, 2024
Black Enterprise
Minority Business Development Agency Partners with 8 Black-led Women Groups
April 12, 2024
Essence
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
March 20, 2024
Matter of Fact
Lawsuits Target Programs Focused on Helping Minorities
March 17, 2024
AP News
A federal judge has ordered a US minority business agency to serve all races
March 6, 2024
USA Today
Minority-owned business agency discriminated against white people, federal judge says
March 6, 2024
The Washington Post
Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races
March 6, 2024
Bloomberg
Biden’s Race-Based Minority Business Rules Struck Down
March 6, 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
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
Essence
WATCH: BLACK FUTURES NOW: How To Really Earn The Black Vote
February 22, 2024
KBLA
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
February 16, 2024
KBLA 1580
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
February 16, 2024
Black Enterprise
Black Organizations and DEI Activists Add Pressure to Combat Anti-DEI Tactics From Major Corporations
February 9, 2024
Essence
Despite Some Progress In 2023, Major Threats To Economic And Social Justice Must Be Confronted
February 8, 2024
The Guardian
DEI is a ‘strategic decision’ CEOs can make, business leaders tell companies
February 7, 2024
Black Enterprise
Fearless Fund VC Firm Disputes Injunction Stopping Grant Program for Black Women
February 2, 2024
Essence
Fearless Fund Returns To Court, Pleads Case To Continue Funding Black Women Entrepreneurs After Being Targets Of Anti-DEI Attacks
January 31, 2024
AP
DEI opponents are using a 1866 Civil Rights law to challenge equity policies in the workplace
January 14, 2024
AFRO
World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
December 12, 2023
ESSENCE
Bill Ackman’s Comments On Claudine Gay Are An Unabashed, Racist Attack And Clear Misogynoir
December 12, 2023
Wall Street Journal
Small Business Gets Caught in DEI Crossfire
November 12, 2023
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
Supply Chain Management Review
Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future
October 25, 2023
CIO
7 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
October 24, 2023
USA Today
GOP setback in DEI battle: Judge refuses to block grant program for Black women
September 26, 2023
Washington Post
Judge allows grant program for Black female entrepreneurs to continue
September 26, 2023
AJC
September 18, 2023
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
Quartz
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are defending workplace diversity initiatives
September 14, 2023
Fortune
Impact Initiative 2023: Affirmative Action Rollback And Its Corporate Implications
September 13, 2023
Fortune
13 civil rights groups just formed a coalition to defend workplaces against the ‘anti-woke’ movement: ‘We cannot sit back’
September 13, 2023
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
AP News
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
August 26, 2023
HuffPost
Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
August 26, 2023
Time
Thousands Convene for March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary Demonstration
August 25, 2023
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
August 22, 2023
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
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
Fortune
The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
July 24, 2023
AP News
Global Black Economic Forum and Starnews Mobile Partner to Empower Black Entrepreneurs
July 13, 2023
The Black Wall Street Times
The Global Black Economic Forum is here to build Black wealth near and far
July 7, 2023
Essence
EFOC: Women Leaders Take Center Stage At The Global Black Economic Forum Summit At ESSENCE Fest
July 4, 2023
Bloomberg
New York Mayor Eric Adams Blasts SCOTUS Decision, Advocates for Education
July 2, 2023
ABC
Essence Fest: Mayors from NYC, LA discuss issues facing communities
July 2, 2023
Market Watch
At Essence Festival, Yellen touts efforts to build ‘fairer economy,’ says much work still to do
July 2, 2023
Bloomberg
Ex-BET CEO Debra Lee Says Diverse Boardrooms Address ‘Real World Issues’
July 1, 2023
Washington Post
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
July 1, 2023