DEI In Action Series:
February 25 — 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
[Fund]amentally Black: Promoting Economic Freedom in the Black Community
In 2021, we initiated the virtual DEI in Action Series to highlight leaders of all different backgrounds that are elevating DEI awareness around the globe in their own unique ways across industries. The series was a HUGE success, garnering 700+ viewers from all over the world! We host five-yearly events to celebrate Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.
Long existing racial wealth disparities within America have inhibited Black-led solutions from building generational wealth and further promoting the imbalance of financial power within the community. In this session, we’re connecting with dedicated Black innovators to unpack the cause of this economic gap and identify bridges to spark change and invest in Black prosperity.
Our Alumni
At our Innovation Institutes, leaders from a cross-section of industries come together in an intimate retreat setting to engage with critical topics like the future of work, ethical AI, new innovations and applications, inclusion in tech, and the impact of new tech in accessibility and social good. By intertwining these discussions with current global workplace dynamics and trends, these diverse leaders will collectively leverage their wisdom and expertise to forge lasting, meaningful, and measurable progress in navigating the complex but exciting world of AI and new technology.
Our Speakers
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Sherrie Deans
Former Chief Operating Officer, National Basketball Players Association
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Jennifer Lynne Williams
Chief Development Officer, USA Basketball Foundation
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Brandon Fleming
Founder & CEO, The Harvard Diversity Project
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Briana Franklin
Founder, President, and CEO, The Prosp(a)rity Project
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Aaron Craig Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Craig Mitchell Enterprises
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