The Global Black Economic Forum’s Global Business Summit at the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture convened world leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers worldwide. 

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At the 2022 Summit, speakers included Mayor of the City of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell; CNN Anchor Zain Asher; Founder & Managing Partner of 1863 Ventures Melissa Bradley; Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority Akwasi Agyeman; President & CEO of the Urban League Marc Morial and many more!