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The Funding Crisis for Black Entrepreneurs: A Five-Part Guide for Philanthropy & Private Investors

February 3, 2025 | By

Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities

  For decades, efforts to close the racial wealth gap have focused on training, mentorship, and ecosystem-building-but too often, without real investment in Black entrepreneurs and….

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2024: Reflecting on Forward Cities’ Most Transformative Year Yet

December 30, 2024 | By

Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities

As we move into 2025, I find myself in awe of what has been the most dynamic and transformative year since I joined Forward Cities. 2024….

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Forward Cities in 2024: Casting a Vision, Cultivating Talent, & Catalyzing Support

January 31, 2024 | By

Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities

January is a special time. Companies, families, and individuals alike often use this time to get clarity on and set goals for the year ahead. Forward….

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Forward Cities’ Journey in 2023: Reflecting on a Year of Triumph & Transformation

December 27, 2023 | By

Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities

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….

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