Florida Court Ruling Threatens DEI Programs and Black-Owned Businesses
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Conservative legal challenges threaten DEI programs and Black-owned businesses. A Florida court ruled that the Fearless Fund violated the Civil Rights Act by awarding grants to qualified Black women, casting doubt on diversity initiatives. Black entrepreneurs already face disparities in funding, and these lawsuits could perpetuate systemic racism. Republican lawmakers and the conservative Supreme Court are undermining affirmative action. Black business leaders stress the need for an equal playing field to address the racial wealth gap. Opponents are using Section 1981 to challenge equity policies and funding for minority-owned businesses. Support Black entrepreneurs and promote economic justice. #DEI #BlackOwnedBusinesses #SystemicRacism...
#newstr #Dei #FearlessFund #VentureCapital #RacialDisparities #RonDesantis
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Court Ruling Threatens Grant Program for Black Female Entrepreneurs /
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