Techish

This week on Techish, Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David, a Human Rights and civil rights lawyer and advocate, to talk about his work as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. They dive into breaking down barriers for marginalized communities, why diversity, equity, and inclusion actually matters, and the need for real investment in Black and Brown businesses. Alphonso also shares the secret to his perseverance and what we can learn from the past to drive change today. Chapters 00:00 Breaking Down Barriers for Marginalized Communities 03:20 Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Actually Matters 06:00  Investing in Black and Brown Entrepreneurs 09:44 Perseverance, Resilience, and Learning From The Past 13:20 Alphonso’s Recommended Content  Extra Reading and Resources Find out more about Alphonso David: https://www.alphonsodavid.com/Find out more about the Global Black Economic Forum https://www.gbef.com/ Book recommendation: Conversations with James Baldwin by James BaldwinDocumentary recommen