#fearlessfund — Public Fediverse posts
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#FearlessFund founders #ArianSimone & #AyanaParsons in a joint statement said they were pleased that Thrash rejected #Blum's attempt to shut down their #grant program.
"We realize there is still a long road ahead, but today we remain fearless & steadfast in creating pathways that #empower #women of #color #entrepreneurs," Simone & Parsons said.
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#Blum's group had asked the #judge to temporarily #block the #FearlessFund's "racially exclusive program" while the court considered the merits of the case. The judge said he would issue a written decision later.
With a Sat deadline approaching for this year's #grant applications, Blum, who is #white, said his group will pursue an emergency appeal at the Atlanta-based #11thCircuit Court of Appeals.
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U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash during a hearing denied a request by #EdwardBlum's #AmericanAllianceForEqualRights for a preliminary #injunction blocking #FearlessFund from considering applications for #grants only from businesses led by #BlackWomen.
(#Blum is a #conservative #legal strategist known for his activism against #AffirmativeAction)