Forward Cities Welcomes Dr. Diamonte Walker as Incoming CEO

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Forward Cities is pleased to announce Dr. Diamonte Walker as our new Chief Executive Officer.

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Navigating Entrepreneurship

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E3 Durham’s Business Navigators offer hands-on, personalized guidance to help entrepreneurs thrive in Durham’s local business ecosystem.

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Work With Us

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Forward Cities is a dynamic organization with a diverse and highly collaborative team of professionals who are committed to authenticity, trust, equity & inclusion, humility, growth, joy, and building a legacy that removes barriers to entrepreneurship for current and future generations. We currently have opportunities available. Apply today!

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The Funding Crisis for Black Entrepreneurs

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Through Black Wall Street Forward (BWSF), we’ve learned that if we want to create lasting economic change, we must rethink how we invest in Black entrepreneurship. Read the first installment of our new blog series where we explore a new, cohesive framework for funding Black entrepreneurship.

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A Reflection on 2024

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Hear from Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities as she reflects on a year defined by growth, innovation, and resilience.

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Our Mission

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To catalyze wealth building opportunities for Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous entrepreneurs by transforming the way local communities see, support, and sustain them.

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Impact Stories

Storytelling is in our DNA. We celebrate the champions and change-makers dedicated to growing and sustaining more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems in their communities and beyond.

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Maximizing Your Learn-to-Earn Credits

By Nutishia Lee
April 9, 2025
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Forward Cities Announces Diamonte Walker as Incoming CEO

By Diamonte Walker, Nutishia Lee
March 19, 2025
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The Funding Crisis For Black Entrepreneurs, Part 3: Why Ecosystem Builders Are the Key to Lasting Change

By Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities
March 12, 2025
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