Stories

Building Bridges to Entrepreneurial Success

September 19, 2023 | By Tivi Jones

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, there are individuals who not only excel in their chosen fields but also dedicate themselves to empowering others on their entrepreneurial journey. LaTasha...

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Forward Cities Receives Grant from Truist Foundation to Expand Black Wall Street Forward Narrative Change Initiative

September 1, 2023 | By Nutishia Lee

Durham-based national nonprofit Forward Cities announced a $250,000 grant from Truist Foundation to support the continuation and evolution of the Black Wall Street Forward program, a narrative change initiative...

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Continuing the Movement

August 30, 2023 | By Nutishia Lee, Tivi Jones

We’re thrilled to celebrate the culmination of our first Black Wall Street Forward cohort. Our teams in each of our five cities: Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Raleigh and Winston-Salem worked...

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4 Ways to Get Funding for Your Black-Owned Businesses

August 29, 2023 | By Tivi Jones

Enrolling in the E3 Durham initiative not only gives you access to intentional networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs who also understand the challenges and opportunities of running their own...

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