Forum: The 2025 Black Economic Agenda: Building Wealth in Uncertain Times

Time:
July 18, 2025 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
Huntington Convention Center // Room 17

Day 5, Friday, July 18

Join us in Cleveland for four unforgettable days of inspiration, connection, and impact. 

Dramatic policy shifts at the federal and state levels imperil economic mobility for Black Americans today and, potentially, for generations to come. Not on our watch. Join this engaging and essential discussion focused on wealth-building solutions that will sustain Black entrepreneurship, create viable paths to the C-Suite, homeownership, and ensure access to capital and community investment. In a moment defined by uncertainty, the 2025 Black Economic Agenda is a bold step forward.

Moderator: Alfred Edmond, Jr., SVP/Executive Editor of Black Enterprise

Sponsor Remarks: 
Agnes Godwin Hall, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand Marketing, Macy's
Janaye Ingram, Director of Community Partner Programs and Engagement, Airbnb

Panelists:
Dedrick Asante- Muhammad, President, The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Ron Busby, Sr., President, CEO, and Founder, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Samantha Tweedy, CEO, Black Economic Alliance  Foundation (BEA)
Hugh Allen, EVP, US Head of Commercial Real Estate, TD Bank, N.A
Tiffany Eubanks-Saunders, Managing Director, Head of Diverse Segments, Bank of America- Private Bank

 

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