The luxury fashion industry has long been criticized for its lack of diversity in leadership roles. High-level positions predominantly remain occupied by individuals from traditional backgrounds, perpetuating an exclusivity that stifles innovation and variety. Despite ongoing commitments to diversity and inclusion from various brands, these issues continue to hinder the industry’s progress. In a recent […]
Fearless Fund to End Grant Programme for Black Women Founders, Settles Lawsuit
In a significant decision that underscores the tension between targeted financial support and legal boundaries, the Fearless Fund has agreed to discontinue its Strivers Grant Contest for Black women entrepreneurs. This move comes as part of a settlement reached with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), a conservative group that had initiated a lawsuit […]
