<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Minority Women Enterprise program in Memphis has ceased operations due to Tennessee's new state law eliminating all DEI initiatives and departments.</li><li>Memphis was the only city in the U.S. where women business owners outnumbered men, with the program helping bridge gender gaps and promote government spending towards minority women-owned businesses.</li><li>The closure of the program impacts the ability of women entrepreneurs to access support and resources, potentially hindering future business ambitions in Memphis.</li><li>The state law against DEI efforts reflects a broader national trend following anti-DEI sentiment, risking the progress made in supporting minority businesses amidst concerns raised by local officials in Memphis.</li></ul>

Minority Women Enterprise Program Shuts Down In Memphis Due To Tennessee’s New Anti-DEI Law

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