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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 is among the 24 non-profit organizations from across the United States who were selected for their work addressing income and wealth inequality.   [caption….

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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

On August 25, 2023, Durham-based nonprofit Forward Cities announced a $250,000 grant from Truist Foundation to support the continuation and evolution of the Black Wall Street Forward….

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A Reflection on 2022 from our Board Chair

April 13, 2023 | By

Pete Carlson

"Efforts to organize and support entrepreneurs of color are most effective when they are rooted in communities of color and led by well-respected leaders from those….

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Supporting Founders and Entrepreneurs in Durham to Equitably Start, Grow, and Scale their Business

August 2, 2022 | By

Nutishia Lee

Hosted in the Black-centric co-working space at Provident1898, the Pull-Up at Provident convening series is a facet of the E3 Durham Community Navigator Pilot Program that….

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