Led by Vice President Kamala Harris, Senior Biden-Harris Administration Officials are Set to Join the Global Black Economic Forum at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™

Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to participate in multiple Global Black Economic Forum activations during the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture™

NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan will join The Global Black Economic Forum at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans.

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Vice President Harris, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join the Global Black Economic Forum's Access and Opportunity Summit, an exclusive convening of world leaders, celebrities, business executives, policymakers, activists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discuss a range of topics from the evolution of philanthropy to addressing inequity on corporate boards.

On Friday, June 30, 2023, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen will each join the Global Black Economic Forum Headquarters Stage to discuss the impact of initiatives from the Biden-Harris administration that are dedicated to advancing economic opportunity for Black people, businesses, and communities. Additionally, Vice President Harris will discuss the impact of implementing legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing initiatives from the Biden-Harris Administration focused on advancing racial equity, economic justice and reproductive rights.

On Saturday, July 1, 2023, EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join the Global Black Economic Forum to discuss the intersection of environmental and economic justice.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vice President Harris, Secretary Yellen, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, and Administrator Regan, and many others to the Global Black Economic Forum's stages at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture," said Alphonso David, President and CEO of The Global Black Economic Forum. "This will be a unique opportunity for festival attendees and those viewing at home to hear from and interact with leaders whose daily decisions impact their lives and the global economy. The Global Black Economic Forum was established to be the essential convener for the ideas and solutions that will create a more just and equal economy for all."

This is the second year that the Vice President and senior Administration officials have participated with the Global Black Economic Forum at Essence Fest to discuss ongoing efforts to advance equity and opportunity for Black Americans and communities across the country. In 2022, Vice President Harris spoke to the most critical issues facing Black women, including the fight for reproductive rights, during a fireside chat with Keke Palmer. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and former Mayor of New Orleans and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu participated in a Global Black Economic Forum discussion moderated by Angela Yee. During the discussion, officials highlighted President Biden's work to grow the economy, lower costs for families, support small businesses and ensure communities are receiving adequate infrastructure funding.

Tickets for the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture are available to be purchased at https://www.essence.com/essence-festival-2023-home/

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