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February 4, 2025

The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy

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February 4, 2025

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February 4, 2025

They Are Ignoring Why DEI Existed In The First Place Ft. Alphonso David – Techish Podcast
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They Are Ignoring Why DEI Existed In The First Place Ft. Alphonso David – Techish Podcast
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The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy
Harvard Social Impact Review
The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy
February 4, 2025
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Examining the Economic Impacts of DEI
Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien
Examining the Economic Impacts of DEI
February 9, 2025
The Future of DEI: How Companies Are Responding to Political Pressure
PRovoke Media
The Future of DEI: How Companies Are Responding to Political Pressure
February 6, 2025
They Are Ignoring Why DEI Existed In The First Place Ft. Alphonso David – Techish Podcast
People of Color in Tech
They Are Ignoring Why DEI Existed In The First Place Ft. Alphonso David – Techish Podcast
February 4, 2025
The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy
Harvard Social Impact Review
The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy
February 4, 2025
Politics Nation
MSNBC
Politics Nation
February 4, 2025
DEI leaders scramble to counter Trump actions
The Hill
DEI leaders scramble to counter Trump actions
February 4, 2025
The Danger of a “Colorblind” Approach
Black Press USA
The Danger of a “Colorblind” Approach
February 4, 2025
Full Demand Diversity Roundtable live stream
National Urban League
Full Demand Diversity Roundtable live stream
February 4, 2025
In the New Trump Era, DEI Will Still Be Part of Profitable Strategies
Newsweek
In the New Trump Era, DEI Will Still Be Part of Profitable Strategies
January 27, 2025
Executive orders targeting DEI frustrate and motivate Georgia business, civic leaders
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Executive orders targeting DEI frustrate and motivate Georgia business, civic leaders
January 25, 2025
Trump administration under fire for executive orders on federal workforce
WUSA9
Trump administration under fire for executive orders on federal workforce
January 22, 2025
Black civil rights leaders protest end of federal DEI programs signed by Trump in exec. order
The Philadelphia Tribune
Black civil rights leaders protest end of federal DEI programs signed by Trump in exec. order
January 21, 2025
Global Black Economic Forum Kicks Off Series of Events for Black Entrepreneurs
GBEF
Global Black Economic Forum Kicks Off Series of Events for Black Entrepreneurs
December 13, 2024
Op-Ed: The Fear of Large Groups Of Black Men Voting For Trump Was Wrong And Misplaced
ESSENCE
Op-Ed: The Fear of Large Groups Of Black Men Voting For Trump Was Wrong And Misplaced
November 13, 2024
How Black business leaders are thinking about a coming Trump administration
CNBC
How Black business leaders are thinking about a coming Trump administration
November 8, 2024
How AI images boosted 'fake narratives' that Black men significantly support Trump
Scripps News
How AI images boosted 'fake narratives' that Black men significantly support Trump
October 28, 2024
“Paint The Polls Black” Launches Critical Voter Education Series Leading Up To Election Day
ESSENCE
“Paint The Polls Black” Launches Critical Voter Education Series Leading Up To Election Day
October 24, 2024
An Open Letter from Business Associations and Organizations on Support for a Safe and Secure Election Process
The Business & Democracy Initiative
An Open Letter from Business Associations and Organizations on Support for a Safe and Secure Election Process
October 18, 2024
OP-ED: As Election Day approaches, we cannot let disinformation win
Amsterdam News
OP-ED: As Election Day approaches, we cannot let disinformation win
October 17, 2024
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black - Tevon Blair Talks Misinformation
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black - Tevon Blair Talks Misinformation
October 16, 2024
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black: Alphonso David - Early
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black: Alphonso David - Early
October 16, 2024
A heated debate about DEI might be missing the point
Fortune
A heated debate about DEI might be missing the point
October 11, 2024
The CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum says we’re ‘asking the wrong questions’ when it comes to DEI
Fortune
The CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum says we’re ‘asking the wrong questions’ when it comes to DEI
October 9, 2024
Civil Rights Organizations File Amicus Brief in National Religious Broadcasters v. FCC, Defending the Agency’s Efforts to Increase Public Transparency
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
In the Face of Attacks, We Must Fight to Preserve the Fundamental Values of DEI
U.S. News
In the Face of Attacks, We Must Fight to Preserve the Fundamental Values of DEI
October 7, 2024
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black - Maurice Mitchell
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black - Maurice Mitchell
October 3, 2024
The Fearless Fund Remains Open for Business
GBEF
The Fearless Fund Remains Open for Business
October 3, 2024
The 2nd Annual Health Equity Forum Gathers Global Health Leaders During the 2024 United Nations General Assembly
Fox 5 San Diego
The 2nd Annual Health Equity Forum Gathers Global Health Leaders During the 2024 United Nations General Assembly
October 2, 2024
OP-Ed: Keeping Up The Momentum Heading Into November
ESSENCE
OP-Ed: Keeping Up The Momentum Heading Into November
October 1, 2024
Here's What You Missed From The ESSENCE Youth Empowerment Town Hall
ESSENCE Girls United
Here's What You Missed From The ESSENCE Youth Empowerment Town Hall
September 24, 2024
What The Fearless Fund Settlement Might Mean For The DEI's Future
Forbes
What The Fearless Fund Settlement Might Mean For The DEI's Future
September 19, 2024
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Town Hall Emphasizes Economic, Political Power
The Washington Informen
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Town Hall Emphasizes Economic, Political Power
September 16, 2024
WATCH | Paint the Polls Black with Kenny Burns
ESSENCE
WATCH | Paint the Polls Black with Kenny Burns
September 13, 2024
WATCH | Paint the Polls Black with Rashad Robinson
ESSENCE
WATCH | Paint the Polls Black with Rashad Robinson
September 13, 2024
Paint The Polls Town Hall Dissecting The Policy Issues That Directly Affect You
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
Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement
AP News
Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement
September 11, 2024
Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women
The Washington Post
Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women
September 11, 2024
Ford has retreated from its DEI goals. A new study says companies that embrace them are more innovative.
MarketWatch
Ford has retreated from its DEI goals. A new study says companies that embrace them are more innovative.
August 28, 2024
Won't Let Our Freedom Rot In Hell: The Urgent Fight For Reproductive And Economic Freedom
ESSENCE
Won't Let Our Freedom Rot In Hell: The Urgent Fight For Reproductive And Economic Freedom
August 23, 2024
‘Joy And Justice’: ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga And GBEF President Alphonso David Rally Black Voters Ahead Of Pivotal Election
ESSENCE
‘Joy And Justice’: ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga And GBEF President Alphonso David Rally Black Voters Ahead Of Pivotal Election
August 22, 2024
Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
GBEF
Global Black Economic Forum and United States Small Business Administration Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Economic Opportunity
August 19, 2024
The Global Black Economic Forum and Korn Ferry Institute Release 2024 Report on the Evolution and Effectiveness of Diversity Efforts
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and Korn Ferry Institute Release 2024 Report on the Evolution and Effectiveness of Diversity Efforts
August 19, 2024
Harris makes first magazine cover since scoring Democratic nomination
MSNBC
Harris makes first magazine cover since scoring Democratic nomination
August 12, 2024
Global Black Economic Forum Advances Economic Justice for Marginalized Communities
Chicago Defencer
Global Black Economic Forum Advances Economic Justice for Marginalized Communities
August 11, 2024
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black with Bakari Sellers And Van Lathan
ESSENCE
WATCH: Paint The Polls Black with Bakari Sellers And Van Lathan
August 5, 2024
WATCH: Paint the Polls Black with GBEF, Congresswoman Shontel Brown and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
WATCH: Paint the Polls Black with GBEF, Congresswoman Shontel Brown and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
August 5, 2024
5 Questions With Alphonso David on Building Equity for All
U.S. News
5 Questions With Alphonso David on Building Equity for All
August 1, 2024
5 Questions With Alphonso David on Building Equity for All
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
Queer Space Returned To ESSENCE Festival Even Bigger For Its Second Year
ESSENCE
Queer Space Returned To ESSENCE Festival Even Bigger For Its Second Year
July 24, 2024
The Fight For Economic Freedom Continues And The Fearless Fund Is Not Backing Down
ESSENCE
The Fight For Economic Freedom Continues And The Fearless Fund Is Not Backing Down
July 23, 2024
Challenging Structural Inequality: How Reframing The Narrative Can Take Black Americans From Getting By To Thriving
ESSENCE
Challenging Structural Inequality: How Reframing The Narrative Can Take Black Americans From Getting By To Thriving
July 22, 2024
EFOC 2024: Your Vote Is Your Voice. Use It To Shape The Future And Drive Change
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Your Vote Is Your Voice. Use It To Shape The Future And Drive Change
July 17, 2024
Bridging the Wealth Gap: Key Leaders Champion Voting To Build Black Economic Power At Essence Fest 2024
ESSENCE
Bridging the Wealth Gap: Key Leaders Champion Voting To Build Black Economic Power At Essence Fest 2024
July 16, 2024
Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
The New York Times
Kamala Harris Jabs at Trump and Avoids Talk of Biden Dropping Out
July 12, 2024
Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
Every Child Thrives
Transformative Conversations: Highlights from the 30th ESSENCE Festival
July 11, 2024
"When We Vote, We Win": Stacey Abrams Calls For Defense Of DEI And Democracy At Essence Fest 2024
ESSENCE
"When We Vote, We Win": Stacey Abrams Calls For Defense Of DEI And Democracy At Essence Fest 2024
July 10, 2024
ESSENCE Fest 2024: Medical Experts Call For Inclusive And Compassionate Health Care For Black Patients
ESSENCE
ESSENCE Fest 2024: Medical Experts Call For Inclusive And Compassionate Health Care For Black Patients
July 10, 2024
EFOC 2024: Wake Up Black America And Vote
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Wake Up Black America And Vote
July 10, 2024
Alphonso David on the Economic Power of the Black Diaspora and Partnerships
AURN Online
Alphonso David on the Economic Power of the Black Diaspora and Partnerships
July 10, 2024
Essence Fest Markst 30-Year Milestone with Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
Because of Them We Can
Essence Fest Markst 30-Year Milestone with Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
July 10, 2024
Thasunda Brown Duckett Says 'The Time Is Now' For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
Afrotech
Thasunda Brown Duckett Says 'The Time Is Now' For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
July 10, 2024
EFOC 2024: Global Leaders Urge Black Diaspora To Unite For Economic and Environmental Justice
ESSENCE
EFOC 2024: Global Leaders Urge Black Diaspora To Unite For Economic and Environmental Justice
July 9, 2024
Essence Fest emphasizes small businesses & blacks’ economic & political power
Fox 8 Live
Essence Fest emphasizes small businesses & blacks’ economic & political power
July 5, 2024
Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Gives Black Women Their Flowers With The Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering The Call Campaign
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
Black Leaders, Entrepreneurs From Colombia And The United States Meet In Atlanta To Strategize, Develop Bilateral Business Opportunities
GBEF
Black Leaders, Entrepreneurs From Colombia And The United States Meet In Atlanta To Strategize, Develop Bilateral Business Opportunities
June 7, 2024
U.S. News and the Global Black Economic Forum Announce Partnership to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for All
GBEF
U.S. News and the Global Black Economic Forum Announce Partnership to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for All
April 18, 2024
Minority Business Development Agency Partners with 8 Black-led Women Groups
Black Enterprise
Minority Business Development Agency Partners with 8 Black-led Women Groups
April 12, 2024
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
Essence
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
March 20, 2024
Lawsuits Target Programs Focused on Helping Minorities
Matter of Fact
Lawsuits Target Programs Focused on Helping Minorities
March 17, 2024
Biden’s Race-Based Minority Business Rules Struck Down
Bloomberg
Biden’s Race-Based Minority Business Rules Struck Down
March 6, 2024
Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races
The Washington Post
Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races
March 6, 2024
Minority-owned business agency discriminated against white people, federal judge says
USA Today
Minority-owned business agency discriminated against white people, federal judge says
March 6, 2024
A federal judge has ordered a US minority business agency to serve all races
AP News
A federal judge has ordered a US minority business agency to serve all races
March 6, 2024
Global Black Economic Forum And Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Announce Partnership To Increase Black Voter Participation In 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
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
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
WATCH: BLACK FUTURES NOW: How To Really Earn The Black Vote
Essence
WATCH: BLACK FUTURES NOW: How To Really Earn The Black Vote
February 22, 2024
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
KBLA 1580
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
February 16, 2024
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
KBLA
Areva Martin in Real Time with Avi Bernard
February 16, 2024
Black Organizations and DEI Activists Add Pressure to Combat Anti-DEI Tactics From Major Corporations
Black Enterprise
Black Organizations and DEI Activists Add Pressure to Combat Anti-DEI Tactics From Major Corporations
February 9, 2024
Despite Some Progress In 2023, Major Threats To Economic And Social Justice Must Be Confronted
Essence
Despite Some Progress In 2023, Major Threats To Economic And Social Justice Must Be Confronted
February 8, 2024
DEI is a ‘strategic decision’ CEOs can make, business leaders tell companies
The Guardian
DEI is a ‘strategic decision’ CEOs can make, business leaders tell companies
February 7, 2024
Fearless Fund VC Firm Disputes Injunction Stopping Grant Program for Black Women
Black Enterprise
Fearless Fund VC Firm Disputes Injunction Stopping Grant Program for Black Women
February 2, 2024
Fearless Fund Returns To Court, Pleads Case To Continue Funding Black Women Entrepreneurs After Being Targets Of Anti-DEI Attacks
Essence
Fearless Fund Returns To Court, Pleads Case To Continue Funding Black Women Entrepreneurs After Being Targets Of Anti-DEI Attacks
January 31, 2024
DEI opponents are using a 1866 Civil Rights law to challenge equity policies in the workplace
AP
DEI opponents are using a 1866 Civil Rights law to challenge equity policies in the workplace
January 14, 2024
Bill Ackman’s Comments On Claudine Gay Are An Unabashed, Racist Attack And Clear Misogynoir
ESSENCE
Bill Ackman’s Comments On Claudine Gay Are An Unabashed, Racist Attack And Clear Misogynoir
December 12, 2023
World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
AFRO
World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
December 12, 2023
Small Business Gets Caught in DEI Crossfire
Wall Street Journal
Small Business Gets Caught in DEI Crossfire
November 12, 2023
'If I May Put It Bluntly, I Wish Women Ruled The World.' Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf On Empowering Women Leaders
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
Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future
Supply Chain Management Review
Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future
October 25, 2023
7 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
CIO
7 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
October 24, 2023
Judge allows grant program for Black female entrepreneurs to continue
Washington Post
Judge allows grant program for Black female entrepreneurs to continue
September 26, 2023
GOP setback in DEI battle: Judge refuses to block grant program for Black women
USA Today
GOP setback in DEI battle: Judge refuses to block grant program for Black women
September 26, 2023
Atlanta VC fund swept up in fight targeting corporate diversity programs
AJC
September 18, 2023
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are defending workplace diversity initiatives
Quartz
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are defending workplace diversity initiatives
September 14, 2023
Council for Economic Opportunity & Social Justice
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
13 civil rights groups just formed a coalition to defend workplaces against the ‘anti-woke’ movement: ‘We cannot sit back’
Fortune
13 civil rights groups just formed a coalition to defend workplaces against the ‘anti-woke’ movement: ‘We cannot sit back’
September 13, 2023
Impact Initiative 2023: Affirmative Action Rollback And Its Corporate Implications
Fortune
Impact Initiative 2023: Affirmative Action Rollback And Its Corporate Implications
September 13, 2023
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
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
Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
HuffPost
Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
August 26, 2023
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
AP News
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
August 26, 2023

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