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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
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
U.S. News
Affirmative Action Combats Systemic Discrimination and Creates Equal Opportunity for People of Color
June 30, 2023
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
Reuters
Yellen sees strong job market, lower inflation, even as US economy cools
June 30, 2023
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum Joins Beacon of Hope Collaboration to Address Economic Inequities
June 29, 2023
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
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and the Academy for Advancing Excellence Announce the Launch of the E-Suite App
June 29, 2023
ADWEEK
Essence Ventures Has Been a Definitive Voice for Black Women. It’s Time Brands Start Listening.
June 29, 2023
Axios
Kamala Harris tells Essence crowd SCOTUS affirmative action ruling is "a denial of opportunity"
June 29, 2023
The White House
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation at the 2023 Essence Fest Global Black Economic Forum
June 29, 2023
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
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
Essence
From Promises To Progress: Evaluating Corporate Investments In Racial Justice
May 19, 2023
US News
Affirmative Action May End Soon. It’s Time for Corporate America to Try Affirmative Intervention
April 20, 2023
Essence
ESSENCE Festival Gets Down To Business
April 14, 2023
Essence
We Can't Let Them Erase History
April 4, 2023
New York Amsterdam News
America’s Gun Epidemic is the Problem, Not Transgender People
April 4, 2023
Essence
Affirmative Action Is On Life Support. What Can C-Suite Leaders Do Now?
March 8, 2023
Essence
How We Thrive Globally: Prioritize The Economic Justice Movement Across The Diaspora
March 1, 2023
Essence
What Happened With The Movement For Economic Justice In 2022
February 28, 2023
Crain's
Alphonso David Named One of New York’s Top Black Leaders by Crain’s
February 21, 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
Essence
President & CEO Of The Global Black Economic Forum, Alphonso David, Reflects On The Brittney Griner Trial
August 29, 2022
Essence
Law Experts Explain What Could Be Next For Brittney Griner
August 9, 2022
West African Business Journal
The Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David President & CEO
July 28, 2022
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
Amsterdam News
Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David as president and CEO
July 7, 2022
Orleans Parish
Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
July 2, 2022
NOLA.com
Vice President Kamala Harris to make quick trip to New Orleans for Essence Fest
July 2, 2022
Cision PR Newswire
THE GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM APPOINTS ALPHONSO DAVID AS PRESIDENT & CEO
June 30, 2022
Essence
Inside The First-Ever ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum: Africa
December 6, 2020
South Florida Times
ESSENCE GOING GLOBAL IN GHANA
January 4, 2020
Business Wire
The First International Essence Global Black Economic Forum to Be Held in Accra During the Essence Full Circle Festival
December 23, 2019
BET
Kamala Harris Announces $100 Billion Housing Assistance Plan For Black Families
July 7, 2019
Fox News
Kamala Harris announces $100B plan for black homeownership, tackling racial wealth gap
July 6, 2019
Biz New Orleans
While in New Orleans, ESSENCE Will Host a Global Black Economic Forum
July 2, 2019