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WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Black Economic Alliance (BEA), a nonpartisan coalition of Black business leaders and aligned advocates, will host a virtual town hall titled “What Do Black Men Want?”. The town hall will take place today, Monday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. EDT as part of efforts to engage and mobilize Black male voters in battleground states ahead of the 2024 election.
The event will provide a platform for open dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing Black men in the lead-up to this Election Day, with a focus on the economic issues that BEA’s polling found are of top concern for Black voters. Black businessmen and other leaders will share insights and resources that influencers and thought leaders need to activate Black male voters in their networks. As part of its 2024 political strategy, BEA is working to increase voter turnout for candidates who prioritize Black economic prosperity.
“Black voters will be decisive in the battleground states that will shape this election,” said Samantha Tweedy, CEO of the Black Economic Alliance. “Our research shows Black male voters want to hear directly from Black business leaders – and BEA is both uniquely positioned and ready to provide the right messages and messengers to mobilize Black men from now through Election Day.”
This town hall is part of BEA’s broader efforts including a Black voter texting program, digital ad campaign, and letter on behalf of Black business leaders to ensure Black voters are fully informed and empowered as they make decisions about their economic future in the 2024 election.
Speakers for tonight’s town hall will include Peabody Award winner D.L. Hughley, CEO of Black Star Network and Host of #RolandMartinUnfiltered Roland Martin, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu Wemimo Abbey, President and CEO of Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs Jay Bailey, Author & Mental Health Expert Dr. Jay Barnett, Founder & CEO of Kairos Democracy Project and Former NY Assembly Member and DNC Vice Chair Rev. Michael Blake, President and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers Inc. Ron Busby Sr., Chairman and Managing Director of General Catalyst and former Chairman and CEO of American Express Ken Chenault, Senior National Director of Advocacy at the NAACP Wisdom Cole, Co-Chair of the Black Economic Alliance and Chairman of Cerevel Therapeutics Tony Coles, Political Commentator and Senior Research Manager at HIT Strategies Joshua Doss, Founder and Executive Chair of Sundial Group Richelieu Dennis, CEO of Values Partnerships and Gauge.AI and former Head of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Joshua DuBois, Chairman of Health Assurance Initiatives at General Catalyst and former Chairman and CEO of Merck Ken Frazier, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. Dr. Brandon Frame, President and CEO of the NAACP Derrick Johnson, Co-Chair of the Black Economic Alliance and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recognize and former CEO and Chairman of InforCharles Phillips, Founder of Building Bread Kevin L. Matthews II, CEO of Rule Enterprises Brandon Rule, Entrepreneur, Author & Co-Founder of REC William Tyrone Toms, Co-Founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson, and General Counsel of The Madison Group David E. Youngblood, Esq.
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About the Black Economic Alliance
The Black Economic Alliance is a coalition of Black business leaders and aligned advocates committed to driving economic progress for the Black community through public policy, advocacy, and engagement with government and business leaders. Led by a board that includes executives from a range of industries including media, finance, pharmaceutical, nonprofit, and tech, BEA uses its collective power and business acumen to advance policies that will improve work, wages, and wealth for Black Americans. | https://blackeconomicalliance.org/
