The Pulse: Appeals Court Blocks Fearless Fund from Awarding Grants to Black Women
On June 3, A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women business owners. While this initial decision is an unfortunate setback for efforts to advance greater equity in the U.S. economy, we believe the case for business diversity remains strong. Read more about this decision and other DEI news, court cases, and developments in this month’s edition of the Pulse.
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The Pulse: Appeals Court Blocks Fearless Fund from Awarding Grants to Black Women
On June 3, A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women business owners. While this initial decision is an unfortunate setback for efforts to advance greater equity in the U.S. economy, we believe the case for business diversity remains strong. Read more about this decision and other DEI news, court cases, and developments in this month’s edition of the Pulse.
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Ahold Delhaize Supplier Matchmaking Program is Now Open!
Attention NMSDC- certified MBEs!! Would you like to learn about opportunities to engage with brands of Ahold Delhaize? We have great news, applications are now open for participation in their third Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Program of 2024 in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe.
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