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Now Is the Time for Racial Equity in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Forward Cities

Last week’s Forward Cities conference in Pittsburgh highlighted the need for equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. I came away with a greater respect for the very real health and opportunity barriers faced by so many people in our communities and thinking about the implications of those barriers on the work I do.”.

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Nia Richards

Forward Cities

I think this should be a wake-up call to all entrepreneurial support providers. From this challenge I have an opportunity to be an ecosystem builder for inclusive procurement and entrepreneurship. We all play a role in these stats. The median Black family is on track to reach zero wealth by 2082.