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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
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
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The Global Black Economic Forum and the Academy for Advancing Excellence Announce the Launch of the E-Suite App
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The Global Black Economic Forum and the Academy for Advancing Excellence Announce the Launch of the E-Suite App
June 29, 2023
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
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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
The Global Black Economic Forum Joins Beacon of Hope Collaboration to Address Economic Inequities
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The Global Black Economic Forum Joins Beacon of Hope Collaboration to Address Economic Inequities
June 29, 2023
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
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
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
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
From Promises To Progress: Evaluating Corporate Investments In Racial Justice
Essence
From Promises To Progress: Evaluating Corporate Investments In Racial Justice
May 19, 2023
Affirmative Action May End Soon. It’s Time for Corporate America to Try Affirmative Intervention
US News
Affirmative Action May End Soon. It’s Time for Corporate America to Try Affirmative Intervention
April 20, 2023
ESSENCE Festival Gets Down To Business
Essence
ESSENCE Festival Gets Down To Business
April 14, 2023
America’s Gun Epidemic is the Problem, Not Transgender People
New York Amsterdam News
America’s Gun Epidemic is the Problem, Not Transgender People
April 4, 2023
We Can't Let Them Erase History
Essence
We Can't Let Them Erase History
April 4, 2023
Affirmative Action Is On Life Support. What Can C-Suite Leaders Do Now?
Essence
Affirmative Action Is On Life Support. What Can C-Suite Leaders Do Now?
March 8, 2023
How We Thrive Globally: Prioritize The Economic Justice Movement Across The Diaspora
Essence
How We Thrive Globally: Prioritize The Economic Justice Movement Across The Diaspora
March 1, 2023
What Happened With The Movement For Economic Justice In 2022
Essence
What Happened With The Movement For Economic Justice In 2022
February 28, 2023
Alphonso David Named One of New York’s Top Black Leaders by Crain’s
Crain's
Alphonso David Named One of New York’s Top Black Leaders by Crain’s
February 21, 2023
MLK DAY 2023
Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum
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January 16, 2023
President & CEO Of The Global Black Economic Forum, Alphonso David, Reflects On The Brittney Griner Trial
Essence
President & CEO Of The Global Black Economic Forum, Alphonso David, Reflects On The Brittney Griner Trial
August 29, 2022
Law Experts Explain What Could Be Next For Brittney Griner
Essence
Law Experts Explain What Could Be Next For Brittney Griner
August 9, 2022
The Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David President & CEO
West African Business Journal
The Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David President & CEO
July 28, 2022
Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David as president and CEO
Amsterdam News
Global Black Economic Forum appoints Alphonso David as president and CEO
July 7, 2022
ICYMI: At Essence Fest, Biden-Harris Administration Officials Highlight President's Efforts to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity for Black Women and Communities
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
Vice President Kamala Harris to make quick trip to New Orleans for Essence Fest
NOLA.com
Vice President Kamala Harris to make quick trip to New Orleans for Essence Fest
July 2, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Orleans Parish
Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
July 2, 2022
THE GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM APPOINTS ALPHONSO DAVID AS PRESIDENT & CEO
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THE GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM APPOINTS ALPHONSO DAVID AS PRESIDENT & CEO
June 30, 2022
Inside The First-Ever ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum: Africa
Essence
Inside The First-Ever ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum: Africa
December 6, 2020
ESSENCE GOING GLOBAL IN GHANA
South Florida Times
ESSENCE GOING GLOBAL IN GHANA
January 4, 2020
The First International Essence Global Black Economic Forum to Be Held in Accra During the Essence Full Circle Festival
Business Wire
The First International Essence Global Black Economic Forum to Be Held in Accra During the Essence Full Circle Festival
December 23, 2019
Kamala Harris Announces $100 Billion Housing Assistance Plan For Black Families
BET
Kamala Harris Announces $100 Billion Housing Assistance Plan For Black Families
July 7, 2019
Kamala Harris announces $100B plan for black homeownership, tackling racial wealth gap
Fox News
Kamala Harris announces $100B plan for black homeownership, tackling racial wealth gap
July 6, 2019
While in New Orleans, ESSENCE Will Host a Global Black Economic Forum
Biz New Orleans
While in New Orleans, ESSENCE Will Host a Global Black Economic Forum
July 2, 2019

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