Forward Cities
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Forward Cities is a national nonprofit equipping communities and regions to grow and sustain more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Forward Cities
1M ago
During Black History Month, each of the Black Wall Street Forward communities held events to share the details of their strategic visions and uplift Black entrepreneurship in their communities ..read more
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1M ago
We share the story of humanitarian and business and education extraordinaire, Berry O'Kelly. Born in Orange County, NC, O’Kelly moved to Wake County to live with relatives who had ..read more
Forward Cities
3M ago
As we move into 2024, we are uplifting three key pathways to activating that strategy: casting a clear vision that our team and supporting stakeholders can passionately rally around ..read more
Forward Cities
4M ago
A year ago, Forward Cities launched the Black Wall Street Forward initiative to begin to shift the false and damaging dominant narrative of disenfranchisement and disinvestment experienced by Black ..read more
Forward Cities
4M ago
Forward Cities today announced that it received a grant from MetLife Foundation as part of their two-year, $10 million Accelerating Commitment to Equity Innovation Fund (ACE Innovation Fund). The ..read more
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4M ago
As we inched closer to December, I found myself in a familiar end-of-year headspace that many do - reflecting on the year past and casting a vision for the ..read more
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4M ago
Forward Cities Director of Entrepreneur Engagement, Hassan Bazzi, reflects on the current state of entrepreneurship and shares his thoughts on the future, drawing insights from his work on the ..read more
Forward Cities
5M ago
In the world of problem-solving and consulting, Cynthia Williams stands out as a visionary entrepreneur who has mastered the art of reframing complex issues. Her company, Multiple Holdings Incorporated ..read more
Forward Cities
6M ago
LaShon A. Harley is the E3 Durham Project Lead for the NCCU (North Carolina Central University) School of Business and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED), and ..read more
Forward Cities
6M ago
As a Latino entrepreneur and the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for E3 Durham, a network of support organizations that have comprehensive support services to meet the needs of current and ..read more