This chapter discusses the Fureless Fund, an investment firm focused on investing in women of color, and the lawsuit they are facing over their grant program. The founders of Fureless Fund discuss their mission to level the playing field for women of color founders, while the lawsuit raises questions about discrimination and the use of race in business contracts. The chapter explores the implications of the lawsuit and the fight for equality.
The lawyer behind the Supreme Court case that overturned affirmative action in university admissions has a new target: a small venture capital firm that gives money to Black women founders. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Mirtha Donastorg and TechCrunch’s Dominic-Madori Davis explain how it’s part of a broader backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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