#Fearless Fund

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Judd Legum at Popular Information:

Black women make up about 8% of the population in the United States. But, according to a report by Project Diane, firms founded by Black women received 0.0006% of total funding from venture capitalists between 2009 and 2017. In recent years, the amount of venture capital funding awarded to firms founded by Black women has remained far less than 1%. Further, a study by Palladium Impact Capital found that "Black women entrepreneurs in the United States suffer the largest gap between their total capital demand and the amount of investment capital they receive when compared to other demographic groups."   Nevertheless, some people believe that in the status quo, Black women are receiving too much venture capital. They argue that Black women are benefiting from illegal racial preferences. And they are suing to put an end to it. The focus of the litigation is the Fearless Fund, which runs the Strivers Grant Contest, a program that awards $20,000 to four small businesses that are majority-owned by Black women. A group called The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) sued the Fearless Fund, arguing the grant contest constituted illegal racial discrimination. 

AAER bills itself as "a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to challenging distinctions made on the basis of race and ethnicity in federal and state courts." In practice, it files lawsuits on behalf of aggrieved white people who believe they are being harmed by programs designed to benefit racial minorities that face widespread discrimination. Edward Blum, the president of AAER, told the New York Times in 2023 that "systemic racism" does not exist. Blum also rejected the idea that "racism" was part of the country at its founding. AAER's most famous legal victory was a successful lawsuit arguing that "race-conscious student admissions policies used by Harvard University and the University of North Carolina" were unlawful. In the Fearless Fund lawsuit, AAER argued that the Fearless Fund's grant "violates section 1981 of the 1866 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race when enforcing contracts." That law was originally "intended to protect formerly enslaved people from economic exclusion," but is now being turned on its head by AAER. 

This week, a federal appeals court handed a victory to AAER. In a 2-1 decision, a panel found AAER was likely to succeed on the merits and issued an injunction suspending the Fearless Fund's grant program. The decision was written by two judges appointed by former President Trump.  Blum celebrated the decision while waiving away concerns about the systemic exclusion of Black women from venture capital funding. "Our nation’s civil rights laws do not permit racial distinctions because some groups are overrepresented in various endeavors, while others are under-represented," Blum said. 

The real meaning of civil rights law

Do civil rights laws really prohibit initiatives like the Fearless Fund's grants to businesses owned by Black women? Other courts have rejected challenges to similar programs. In November 2023, America First Legal (AFL) — an organization run by Trump advisor Stephen Miller — sued Progressive Insurance on behalf of a white business owner to stop a program that awarded $25,000 grants to black-owned small businesses. The money could be used toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle. The white business owner represented by AFL claimed he began filling out the application before realizing it was limited to Black-owned businesses.

The 3-judge panel on the 11th Circuit ruling against Fearless Fund is a victory for the right-wing White grievance industry and a loss for Black women.

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CNN: Federal appeals court blocks Fearless Fund from issuing grants to only Black women

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What’s next for Fearless Fund after its loss in the affirmative action decision?

Q&A with Alphonso David, lawyer for Fearless Fund, after court loss

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution spoke with David about the potential implications of the recent ruling and Fearless’ next steps

Attorney Alphonso David, seen here with Fearless Fund co-founder Arian Simone at left outside federal court in Miami in January, recently told the AJC that the court ruling against the fund would have a chilling effect on philanthropy and equity efforts. (Carle Juste/Miami Herald)

Credit: Carl Juste / cjuste@miamiherald.com

By Mirtha Donastorg

12 hours ago

The CEO and co-founder of the Fearless Fund, Arian Simone, said Monday the group wants President Biden to issue an executive order to protect “the right to fund specific marginalized groups” in light of a recent court ruling against the Atlanta-based venture firm. Simone also wants Congress to pass a law backing up the proposed order.

Her position follows a federal appeals court panel ruling last week that a grant for Black female businessowners run by the nonprofit arm of Fearless Fund likely violated the federal Civil Rights Act of 1866, throwing into question the future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also found Fearless was unlikely to enjoy First Amendment protection and that its program inflicts irreparable harm on the plaintiffs, an anonymous group of three white and Asian women.

Appeals judges halt Atlanta DEI grant fund for Black female-led businesses

The ruling is the latest in a string of court decisions against equity-focused business programs since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college and university admissions.

Fearless Fund was founded in 2019 in Atlanta by three Black women to invest in women of color, a demographic that receives less than 1% of venture capital funding. It also has a nonprofit arm, the Fearless Foundation, that administered the grant at the heart of the lawsuit.

The Fearless Strivers grant contest gave $20,000 grants to Black female businessowners but the conservative group American Alliance for Equal Rights alleged the grant was racially discriminatory because only Black women were eligible. Last week, the appeals panel sided with the Alliance and issued a preliminary injunction against the grant.

Simone is now asking the federal government to intervene.

“Our ask is for an immediate Executive Order by the President of the United States to protect DEI & the right to fund specific marginalized groups if and when racial disparities exist. And for Congress to issue the Fearless Freedom Civil Rights Act, an Act that supports this executive order,” she wrote on Instagram.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution spoke with Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum and co-counsel to the Fearless Fund, about the potential implications of the recent ruling and Fearless’ next steps. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Q: What was your first thought when you heard the appeals panel had ruled against Fearless?

A: Disappointed and perplexed. We live in a country that professes to embody principles of fairness and equity. And we have a constitution that seeks to provide a level playing field, or at least promises to provide a level playing field for all citizens. We also live in a country that has not been able to effectively address the history of slavery and bias and discrimination, and the vestiges of slavery that we continue to live with today. So, reading that decision was incredibly disappointing because the practical reality remains the same … There is a significant disparity in funding for Black and brown entrepreneurs and businessowners in this country.

Q: What do you think the potential effects of the ruling could be?

A: What the plaintiffs in our case have been seeking to do is create a chilling effect across this country and maybe beyond that, where people are afraid to invest with Black businesses. They’re afraid to invest in programs that advance equity. And I think this 11th Circuit ruling could just exacerbate this problem where people feel a little skittish about supporting diversity and equity and inclusion programs, whether it be in the charitable space or in the private sector.

Q: What impact do you think this could have on philanthropy?

A: This decision for me amplifies what I see as a blatant hypocrisy within the world of philanthropy. Charitable organizations have been issuing grants to specific demographic groups for decades. And this is the first time that a federal court is stopping an organization from issuing grants to a specific demographic group, issuing grants consistent with their mission.

The implications for this decision, if it were to be applied within the philanthropic space broadly, are immense because it essentially redefines grantmaking. It essentially says you can’t issue grants to people of specific demographic groups, which we know is counter to what philanthropic groups have been doing for decades.

Q: So, while the scope of the ruling is limited in the corporate space, it can be applied pretty broadly in the philanthropic space?

A: Absolutely.

Charitable organizations are protected under the First Amendment to issue grants consistent with their missions and this has been a long-standing principle that had been applied and amplified and endorsed by advocates, lawyers and investors of all ideological stripes.

Q: Does the decision apply only to foundations that exist within this jurisdiction?

A: Correct.

Now, we understand that other courts may potentially use this decision in other cases … We have to wait to see the true application for this decision ... and we’ll be able to evaluate its impact in the future.

Q: What are Fearless’ next steps in this case now?

A: We are evaluating all options, and we will be making a decision and speaking publicly in the future about what steps we will end up taking.

As we look at this case, I want people to understand this is not about two women, it’s about all of us who are fighting to get to that place that we call equity. We’re so far from it and we have to continue fighting for it.

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Probably the most compelling character in the whole show.

One thing I love about him is that he starts off as a comedic archetype that's pretty common, especially in cartoons being made at the time: he's the greedy, gruff, old conman (with a soft side).

But over time, the show gradually deepens his character. He's sensitive and appreciates art (that clown painting and "The Duchess Approves"), clever (can talk his way around just about anything), hard-working and a self-taught genius (rebuilt the portal with only 1/3 the schematics), worldly wise (he's not always right, yet the narrative usually backs ups his position), and a fearless badass.

AND THEN the show gives us his backstory to explain why he's both greedy and gruff. The world (especially his own father) has been extremely unkind to him, so he had to bee tough in order to survive. Meanwhile, he actually wants money so he can essentially buy his way back into his family (to make up for one impulsive, emotional act he made as teenager: smacking a table with something fragile on it). Also because he needs to keep the Mystery Shack property safe (paying Ford's mortgage) because that's where the portal is; furthermore, he needs to fund his repairs, engineering, and fuel for the portal, too.

Stan has spent 40 years of his life *only able to count on himself* while hard scrabbling through get-rich-quick schemes and cons (often with criminals and mobsters) just to win his family back. Of course he'd learn to act gruff and greedy. It's tragic, really. AND YET he stays silly. To the audience, at least. Always comedic, always entertaining, always heartwarming. Especially where Dipper and Mabel are concerned.

Thanks for the ask!

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A federal appeals court on Monday blocked Atlanta-based investment firm Fearless Fund from continuing with a contest that grants awards to businesses owned by Black women, a blow against diversity and inclusion programs that have been under increasing legal attack.

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Of course with Coraline aging up all her friends were now teens as well! Self assured and loyal Sienna was taking high school in stride, being part of the small team that created the school newspaper. She had already convinced both me and Art to give interviews on our chosen careers, it was hard to say no to someone so likeable.

Sierra, well, let’s just say I suspected my regular donations to R Triple C had all gone in to the fund for letting kids buy their own clothes and that he had used them all up. That was another thing, all the pronouns now belonged to zir apparently. The geeky goofball didn’t care about what people thought of her though so I hoped some of that fearlessness could rub off on Coraline.

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Jaune is Harem Caesar

*Senate floor before meeting*

Cardin: What does he want now?

Ren: It appears he'll ask for another set of emergency powers as well as approval of Senate to add ten more wives to his harem.

Cardin: Again? Again?!

Ironwood: As far as I see this, he is consolidating the power before proclaiming himself dictator.

Adam: Look who's talking.

Ren: Let's not assume things Senator Ironwood. Besides I'll hand him a petition to sign today. I assure you our Divine Leader will approve of it.

Adam: Divine Leader? When did he add that crap?

Ren: Last week while you were absent. You should really stop stalking Blake. According to the new law you could get arrested for disturbing Divine Leader's wife.

Sun: Dude definitely, his goons beat me up yesterday for just looking at Blake.

Neptune: No dude, they beat you up because you were piss drunk and refused to show driver's license. Then you asked officer to check your pants for hidden bananas.

Sun: Potato-potato.

Adam: Typical bootlicker...

Cardin: Don't you think Jauney Boy has to...

Ren: Divine Leader Jaune.

Cardin: Sigh... Don't you think Divine Leader Jaune has took things bit too far?

Ren: He did help to save the world, he is owed at least some gratitude.

Sun: Well I helped as well and all I got was this lousy toga.

Adam: I think we might need a revolution.

Oscar: Shhhh, here he comes.

*Jaune enters the Senate*

Divine Leader Jaune: Gentlemen... Cardin. I've come to ask for more emergency powers.

Adam: Again? What happened to last ten emergency powers?

Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: Those were hardly enough. Do you expect me to run this country with just that?

Adam: Wait a minute...

Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: What's the matter Senator Taurus?

Adam: You title just increased!

Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: I fail to see your point.

Ironwood: At this point he'll add every possible title except Dictator.

Savior of Remnant, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: I'll consider those emergency powers added since I didn't see any complaints. Moving on. I wish to add ten more wives to my modest Harem of 1566.

Cardin: Ten more wives? This is outrageous! How is any of us suppose to get a wife?

Qrow: As if that was stopping you.

*laughter in Senate room*

Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: Since Cardin has been sufficiently owned, this also passes. Moving on. I demand funding for time travel and alternate universe travel projects.

Ironwood: That sounds incredibly costly. For what purpose may I ask?

Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: You see, I wish to add younger version of Maria Calavera to my Harem. As for the alternate universe travel, I wish to add female versions of some of you to my Harem. I suspect female Adam and Oscar might be to my liking.

Adam: Yeah, I'm fucking killing him.

Oscar: Shhhh, Ren is handing him the petition.

Ren: Divine Leader Jaune!

Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: Please Ren, use the full title.

Ren: *breathes in* Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune, I'd like you to sign this petition. It's to limit some of your powers and redistribute some of your wives to your loyal subjects.

Founder of Peace, Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: Frankly, this is absurd.

Ren: What?

Ruler of Universe, Founder of Peace, Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: Ren you can't expect me to sign off some of my wives, they all have a valuable purpose. Nora for example is an excellent titty cup holder. You expect me to make such a sacrifice?

Ren: You use Nora as a titty cup holder?!

About to be Stabbed, Ruler of Universe, Founder of Peace, Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: Only on Tuesdays. Wait... what was that new title?

Ren: You know what, stab him! *pulls out a knife and stabs Jaune*

Stabbed Jaune: Ugh... my titles faded away. Someone help me!

Qrow: Gotcha kid! *slips and accidentally stabs Jaune* Ufff, my Semblance and alcohol are not a good combination.

Adam: Long live the Revolution! *stabs Jaune*

Sun: Nothing personal Dude. *stabs Jaune*

Tai: There can only be one blonde with multiple partners. *stabs Jaune* Also, I saw you post those pictures of Yang and Ruby *stabs Jaune again*

Cardin: I've been waiting for this! *misses Jaune* Aw come on!

Tyrian: I'm not even member of this Senate, but I've heard we are stabbing someone. *stabs Jaune multiple times*

*Jaune backs away*

Stabbed, Ruler of Universe, Founder of Peace, Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: You snivelling cowards! How dare you stab me! And get that stupid thing out of my title!

Ruler of Universe, Founder of Peace, Conqueror of Grimmlands, Light of Vale, Savior of Remnant, Fearless, Indomitable Invincible Glorious Divine Leader Jaune: I'm a Harem King! You can't defeat me! Do you know how many Harem fics do all of you have? ZERO! Now face me if you dare!

*Oscar sneaks up behind Jaune and stabs him*

Stabbed Jaune: Ugh, even you Oscar? Is this because of Ruby?

Oscar: Kind of. I mean I was pretty mad when you took Ruby as one of your wives. But then you also took my aunt... and demanded I start calling you Daddy Arc. But that part about you taking my alternate self as your wife kind of creeped me out the most.

Stabbed Jaune: Fair enough. *dies*

Adam: Gentlemen... H*mans... Revolution has prevailed!

*everyone cheers*

Ren: Now all we need to do is elect a democratic leader. No more Divine Leaders.

Adam: In that case, I elect myself as a new leader and as a first edict I take Blake as my wife!

Ironwood: No, I shall be the new leader! I'm the one with most experience taking over things.

Cardin: Oh no boys, this is a start of Cardin era.

Sun: Dude fuck off, nobody even likes you.

*Yang closes the book*

Blake: So what do you think?

Yang: Was that previous description of VB "plundering my holes" really necessary?

Blake: It adds to the immersion, brutality of the setting.

Yang: Blake, sweetie, for the love of Gods, could you stop writing stories like this?

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Did a poster of David Dastmalchian's horror host character Doctor Fearless :3c love him soooo much!!!

I'll fund a horror movie musical with this iconic fuck-ass-bob of a man

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Identity V New Character Release

Fire Investigator (Florian Brand) Poster Preview

As Florian grew up, he heard the regrets of people around him many times - for the accidental fire, for his parents who were willing to risk their lives to protect him from the fire, and for himself who had to live in an orphanage after losing his parents. When the director told these stories to the donors again and again, they would all sigh together, feeling this selfless love and praising the miracle of life.

Perhaps this is indeed a miracle that inherits love. In the dreams that recurred in countless late nights, Florian witnessed the scene of that day repeated again and again - the flames devoured the parents who stayed in the house... He finally chose to believe what the adults said: the love of his parents was still with him, it just melted into the flames. Only in this way can the pain of separation and death be alleviated, and those lingering dreams are no longer torture, but a kind of companionship, guidance and enlightenment.

Florian, who learned to cooperate with the performance, received more sympathy, and the donated funds followed. His proactive attitude and seemingly serious and responsible personality made him selected by the administrator as the manager among the children. This kind of life continued until a new fire broke out. The flames were difficult to extinguish and swept through the orphanage. Florian ran back and forth in the fire and rescued many children and managers.

Florian, who was almost an adult, was widely reported in the news for this fearless act. He left the orphanage and was successfully hired by the fire insurance company. In addition to the routine report on the cause of the fire, Florian would participate in the most dangerous rescue work as long as he could get to the fire scene in time. The courage and determination he showed in the face of fire, as well as his rich experience in fire prevention, made the rescue success rate of the block he was responsible for ranked among the best, with few casualties... Even though the fire rate in this block was also very considerable.