Stories

The Black Economic Renaissance: History in the Making

February 27, 2023 | By

Fay Horwitt

It’s February. Every year since stepping into a leadership role at Forward Cities, when this month rolls around, I have felt pulled to share a written reflection in honor...

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Black Business Past, Present and Future

February 13, 2023 | By

Tivi Jones

Forward Cities in partnership with the Truist Foundation, launched our Black Wall Street Forward (BWSF) pilot program in North Carolina late last year. Here’s what we’ve been up to...

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Uplifting Black Excellence in Durham

February 10, 2023 | By

Nutishia Lee

We are grateful for the opportunity to uplift and honor Black excellence in Durham as we support and amplify Black-owned businesses this month and throughout the year.

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A Community Pharmacy in the Heart of the City of Medicine

February 6, 2023 | By

Tivi Jones

As the pharmacist, manager, and owner of an independent, Black-owned pharmacy in Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Keith—as his patients call him—knows some of the barriers to running a small...

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