Court Halts Fearless Fund's Grant Program for Black Women Entrepreneurs

Eleventh Circuit ruling challenges legality of race-based corporate diversity initiatives.

Judges Kevin Newsom and Robert Luck issued a preliminary injunction against the Fearless Fund's grant contest.
The case questions if the First Amendment protects race-based exclusions in charitable giving.
The Fearless Fund has provided over $3 million in grants to Black female-led businesses since 2018.
Judge Robin Rosenbaum dissented, arguing the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue.
The ruling could set a precedent affecting other corporate diversity and inclusion programs.