Lawsuit targets fund for Black, female entrepreneurs over discrimination
correction
A previous version of this article said that the grants could be delayed. While the court has yet to rule on the request for a preliminary injunction, the fund voluntarily agreed to a short-term delay in awarding the grants. The article has been corrected.
ATLANTA — Brianna Wise-Riley was working an administrative job with the Fulton County Superior Court when her manager gave her a great idea. Noting the food trucks parked near their office, her boss said: What if a nail salon could bring a manicure to you?
Six months later, the 29-year-0ld bought an old school bus on Facebook Marketplace, painted it white, tore out the floor and seats, and added manicure stations. She found success booking weddings and parties, and now she’s looking to scale up. She recently learned about a grant program for Black, female entrepreneurs run by Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based venture capital firm.
