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GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM ANNOUNCES DEMOCRACY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2026 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE

GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM ANNOUNCES DEMOCRACY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2026 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE

National leaders, advocates, labor organizers, healthcare innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers will convene to explore solutions shaping the future of Black communities.

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GBEF wins temporary injunction in landmark litigation for business owners in Texas

GBEF wins temporary injunction in landmark litigation for business owners in Texas

GBEF wins temporary injunction in landmark litigation for business owners in Texas

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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN LANDMARK LAWSUIT, ADD NEW DEFENDANT AND EXPANDED CLAIMS, ASKING COURT TO IMMEDIATELY BLOCK TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN LANDMARK LAWSUIT, ADD NEW DEFENDANT AND EXPANDED CLAIMS, ASKING COURT TO IMMEDIATELY BLOCK TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER

Lawsuit seeks immediate court order to block emergency rules and restore legislatively enacted contracting program

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BUSINESS OWNERS AND TRADE ASSOCIATION FILE LANDMARK LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL AND UNILATERAL ACTIONS BY TEXAS COMPTROLLER & STATE AGENCIES TO DISMANTLE THE HUB PROGRAM

BUSINESS OWNERS AND TRADE ASSOCIATION FILE LANDMARK LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL AND UNILATERAL ACTIONS BY TEXAS COMPTROLLER & STATE AGENCIES TO DISMANTLE THE HUB PROGRAM

Lawsuit seeks immediate court order to block emergency rules and restore legislatively enacted contracting program

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The Backlash Against Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Is Loud — But Not Legitimate

The Backlash Against Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Is Loud — But Not Legitimate

Cutting DEI programs isn’t just a setback for underrepresented workers—it’s a costly mistake that weakens morale, stifles innovation, and exposes companies to legal and financial risk.

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New Report Debunks Myth of Minority-Owned Businesses Receiving Government Handouts, Reveals Stark Underinvestment

New Report Debunks Myth of Minority-Owned Businesses Receiving Government Handouts, Reveals Stark Underinvestment

DEI has undergone major fluctuations—from the field being immensely valued, to facing existential threats due to political opposition. The current disruption raises several critical questions about DEI’s relevance, direction, and resilience as a discipline and a standard business practice.

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