The Next Test of the Supreme Court's Affirmative-Action Decision: Race-Based Grants.

The article discusses the potential legal implications of the Supreme Court's decision to bar the use of race in college admissions. It highlights a lawsuit filed against the Fearless Fund, a venture-capital firm and its associated foundation, which provides grants to Black women entrepreneurs. The lawsuit argues that these grants violate civil rights laws. The article also mentions other cases targeting diversity fellowships and a project providing cash stipends to pregnant Black women. Legal experts predict that more lawsuits of this nature may arise in the future, and the Supreme Court may need to intervene. The article explores the question of whether grant agreements should be considered gifts or contracts under civil rights law. It suggests that these lawsuits may have a chilling effect on grant-making activities and could lead foundations to adjust their grant language or use proxies for race. The article concludes by discussing the potential impact of these lawsuits on racial justice work and the efforts of nonprofits to mitigate the risks associated with the Supreme Court's decision. [Extracted from the article]