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The Future of DEI: How Companies Are Responding to Political Pressure
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The Future of DEI: How Companies Are Responding to Political Pressure
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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
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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
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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
Thousands Convene for March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary Demonstration
Time
Thousands Convene for March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary Demonstration
August 25, 2023
The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
GBEF
The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
August 22, 2023
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
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
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
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
The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Fortune
The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
July 24, 2023
Global Black Economic Forum and Starnews Mobile Partner to Empower Black Entrepreneurs
AP News
Global Black Economic Forum and Starnews Mobile Partner to Empower Black Entrepreneurs
July 13, 2023
The Global Black Economic Forum is here to build Black wealth near and far
The Black Wall Street Times
The Global Black Economic Forum is here to build Black wealth near and far
July 7, 2023
EFOC: Women Leaders Take Center Stage At The Global Black Economic Forum Summit At ESSENCE Fest
Essence
EFOC: Women Leaders Take Center Stage At The Global Black Economic Forum Summit At ESSENCE Fest
July 4, 2023
At Essence Festival, Yellen touts efforts to build ‘fairer economy,’ says much work still to do
Market Watch
At Essence Festival, Yellen touts efforts to build ‘fairer economy,’ says much work still to do
July 2, 2023
Essence Fest: Mayors from NYC, LA discuss issues facing communities
ABC
Essence Fest: Mayors from NYC, LA discuss issues facing communities
July 2, 2023
New York Mayor Eric Adams Blasts SCOTUS Decision, Advocates for Education
Bloomberg
New York Mayor Eric Adams Blasts SCOTUS Decision, Advocates for Education
July 2, 2023
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
Washington Post
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
July 1, 2023
Ex-BET CEO Debra Lee Says Diverse Boardrooms Address ‘Real World Issues’
Bloomberg
Ex-BET CEO Debra Lee Says Diverse Boardrooms Address ‘Real World Issues’
July 1, 2023
Yellen sees strong job market, lower inflation, even as US economy cools
Reuters
Yellen sees strong job market, lower inflation, even as US economy cools
June 30, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court slashed Affirmative Action: How did we get here and what are the next steps?
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
Affirmative Action Combats Systemic Discrimination and Creates Equal Opportunity for People of Color
U.S. News
Affirmative Action Combats Systemic Discrimination and Creates Equal Opportunity for People of Color
June 30, 2023
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation at the 2023 Essence Fest Global Black Economic Forum
The White House
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation at the 2023 Essence Fest Global Black Economic Forum
June 29, 2023
Kamala Harris tells Essence crowd SCOTUS affirmative action ruling is "a denial of opportunity"
Axios
Kamala Harris tells Essence crowd SCOTUS affirmative action ruling is "a denial of opportunity"
June 29, 2023
Essence Ventures Has Been a Definitive Voice for Black Women. It’s Time Brands Start Listening
ADWEEK
Essence Ventures Has Been a Definitive Voice for Black Women. It’s Time Brands Start Listening.
June 29, 2023

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