State anti-DEI law leads Shelby Co., City of Memphis to end minority business programs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The City of Memphis and Shelby County Government have ended their Minority Women Enterprise programs.

On July 1, a state law went into effect dismantling DEI departments. 40% of all U.S. businesses are women-owned, which is a driving force in America’s economy, according to a 2025 report on the impact of women-owned businesses by Wells Fargo.

A challenge for women and minority-owned business owners is systemic roadblocks and funding cuts…

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