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Aug 2022
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Episode 11: Black Franchise Leadership

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August is National Black Business Month and we’ve invited leaders from The Diversity Institute and The Black Franchise Leadership Council Chair to discuss how we can advance the goals of improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in franchising.

Rikki Amos, Executive Director of The IFA Foundation leads a conversation with Earsa Jackson, Richard Snow, and David Smith.

Special Guest: Rikki Amos.

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