And you thought "Taking A Knee" was too much!?!

When Black Americans talk about generational trauma and terror, this is what we mean. That energy you see at the Capitol is the same energy that burned down Black towns, lynched Black citizens, and ensured slavery, Jim Crow and segregation was encoded into American life.

Twisted truth: America (neither the land nor the wealth that has been created from it) ever belonged to the people who want to 'make it it great again'. The land was stolen, they stole and esnlaved others to harvest it, & they have now damaged that land for future generations.

Thrilled about this can't-miss @forwardcities webinar! A look at equitable ecosystem building from a global lens. See you there!

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A must-read for every ecosystem builder! Deeply insightful piece by Forward Cities VP, Nic Gunkel. So very grateful for his thought-leadership and partnership in this essential work of creating #equityforeveryentrepreneur.

Let's have a conversation!

Join Forward Cities the CEO of Startland News Adam Arredondo, and Senior Community Development Advisor at the Omaha Federal Reserve Dell Gines (Dell Gines) as we explore how ESOs and communities can ignite the potential of PEOPLE in their ecosystems. ow.ly/BmHt50E5xuA

SCN supports entrepreneurial #ecosystembuilders by providing them with the tools, resources, knowledge and support systems they need to build thriving and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems in their own community. Learn more and join us ➡️ bit.ly/393F59u

Thanks so much for the feature, RALtoday!

Also be surer to explore this piece from Fay Horwitt of Forward Cities, which both looks back to history and offers insight into how true systemic change can happen in today's economy. currently.att.yahoo.com/att/tulsas-gre…

What can we learn from the successes of #BlackWallStreet? What policies are needed to repair, replicate, and rebuild wealth in Black communities? Fay Horwitt, Lanessa Owens-Chaplin & Surdna Foundation's Smith Davies weigh in via USA TODAY bit.ly/3gkoc #InclusiveEconomies

Given the current economic and social climate in our country, many of you (caring allies) have reached out to ask me what can you do to help. One of the many ways you can do that is to consider being a part of the change you want to see through giving! forwardcitiesgiving.givingfuel.com/forward-cities…

Friends and colleagues: sharing this blog that captures where my head, heart and soul are these days. I invite you to give it a read, share, and join me in shaping a vision for our future by exploring our past. Let's reimagine Black Wall St.!

My reflections on recent conversations here related to the challenges ecosystem builders face in being adequately compensated for their work.: "Help Offered: Tangible Support for Funding Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builders" \bit.ly/3j2wW9F

Excited for this timely conversation with two of my favorite entrepreneurial champions. Join us as we explore the power of networks to create more equitable access to capital and affordable real estate. @LyneirRich Chris Cain Startup Champions Forward Cities

Pull-up at Provident1898 tomorrow, Tues. Aug. 31st, to celebrate #BlackBusinessMonth, featuring guest speaker, Fay Horwitt, Forward Cities' President and CEO. eventbrite.com/e/pull-up-at-p… #WealthGap #Economy #Durham #BlackBusiness #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackWallStreet #BullCity

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Super-excited for the social launch of Forward Cities newest initiative BlackWall Street Forward! This is a labor of love for our team and for me personally, as it embodies the spirit of Black collectivism that solidified my career path as an equitable ecosystem builder.