Stories

Fostering Relationships & Connection

December 21, 2023 | By

Nastacia Pereira

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...

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Forward Cities Is Named A Recipient Of Metlife Foundation’s Accelerating Commitment To Equity Innovation Fund

December 20, 2023 | By

Nutishia Lee

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...

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs Roundup: Part 2

December 19, 2023 | By

Nutishia Lee

Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and valuable lessons. One of the most powerful and impactful ways to gain insights and inspiration is by reading the stories...

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E3 Durham: A Rebirth of Grassroots Entrepreneurship

December 13, 2023 | By

Hassan Bazzi

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...

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