The Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund based out of Atlanta, permanently closed its grant contest in September of this year after a year-long battle over a racial discrimination case. The Fearless Fund was a grant program created to award upwards of $20,000 to small, women-of-color-owned businesses.
Read More“The support these beauty brands enjoyed in the COVID and George Floyd investment era was short-lived, despite what the data says about minority women doing more with less. So, we are not just a community for founders, we connect them with retail partners, resources and consumers through campaigns and initiatives like this one, that increase their visibility and ultimately create value for the entire industry.”
Read MoreThis case has sparked conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion tactics among venture capital firms, but the fight for women of color business owners is far from over. It's important to stay informed and vocal to prevent similar losses in the future.
Read MoreOn September 11th, WOC Worldwide is hosted a full-day of panel discussions during Congressional Black Caucus highlighting Policing, Economic Development and Cannabis. The discussions focused on confronting important issues for Black Women and the Black family including everything from body cams to grocery stores and the next wealth building industry - cannabis. Our host and moderator, Megan Rivers, news anchor and reporter at WBAL TV 11 Baltimore took us on a journey to understand the importance of understanding our rights in each state, how insurance can build generational wealth instead of debt and learning exactly how much it takes to create an operational cannabis business in Maryland and Washington, DC.
Read MoreWe're hosting a full-day of discussions covering important topics in our community including Policing, Economic Development and Cannabis! Join us on Wednesday, September 11th from 11 am - 4 pm for panel discussions followed by a networking Happy Hour from 4 pm - 6 pm. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect and contribute to the conversation.
Read MoreLTHYW hits NC A&T, the nations #1 Public HBCU for a third year! After 10 years and notable features on Essence.com, NBC Washington, Great Day Washington and 102 Jamz the DC-based event has made its way down the east cost to its founder Alma Mater where she started her natural hair care journey during her senior year. So, she understands the importance of community and being in a space where you are celebrated. Click the link to learn more.
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