Author: Jason Luntz

Nashville, TN – Over the past year, Opportunity Nashville has made significant progress in championing educational equity, engaging communities, and fostering leadership in public education. Through initiatives such as Education Leaders Academy and strategic partnerships, the organization is shaping a brighter future for Nashville’s students. As they look to the future, Opportunity Nashville is doubling down on their mission, with plans to amplify their impact locally, statewide, and nationally in the ever-evolving landscape of public education. Reflecting on Their Impact In 2024, Opportunity Nashville launched Education Leaders Academy, a six-month hybrid program designed to equip Nashville residents with the knowledge and…

NASHVILLE, TN, – On September 11, 2023, an exclusive gathering of business leaders and visionaries convened in the heart of Nashville. Hosted by Barge Design Solutions and presented by the CEO Roundtable in association with Worthington Advisory, the “Partnership in Prosperity: Small Minority Business Forum” was a testament to the collaborative spirit of the business community. Bob Higgins of Barge Design opened the event, setting a positive and collaborative atmosphere. Jacky Akbari, Founder and Managing Principal of Worthington Advisory and the event’s facilitator, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the event’s partners and sponsors, including industry leaders like Amazon and Ryman…

Nashville, TENN – Crown Love Beauty Supply, the up-and-coming Black-owned beauty supply store in Antioch, is steadfastly challenging misconceptions about Black entrepreneurship in the beauty industry. With a mission rooted in community involvement, the store aims to be more than just a retail space; it’s a nexus for Black creativity, representation, and empowerment in Nashville. “Crown Love’s mission is still the same. We are aiming to incorporate business with community involvement. Our purpose is to make our customers feel welcome and included. We approach business with gratitude and kindness. We are not just a beauty supply store, we are part…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Local couple Steven and Whitney Sains are proud to announce the opening of Crown Love Beauty Supply in the spring of 2022. The Black-owned business will be a one-stop-shop for all hair and beauty supply needs. The location will specialize in the beautification of African Americans and will offer premium hair styling products, bundles, lashes, and exclusive accessories. The Sains have always maintained an interest in entrepreneurship and ownership. Together the couple invests in real estate and have owned businesses with the goal of providing a positive example to their family. The decision to open a beauty…

Nashville, TN – The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) presents the Fall Fundraising Gala in support of Free for Life International (FFLI), which stands against human trafficking and slavery in India. The event will take place at Embassy Suites Hotel in Cool Springs on Sat. Nov. 20 at 7 pm. Tickets for the gala are $150 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten. Tennessee Rep. Jim Cooper will be the guest speaker for the evening. Guests will be served authentic Indian cuisine and entertained by Bollywood music and dance. “As physicians, it is important to identify the victims of human trafficking and get them appropriate help,” said Dr.Sunil Kaza, event chairman. “We are human…

COSTA MESA, CA (August 10, 2021) – Leading information services company Experian today announced the launch of Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™, a first-of-its-kind initiative to help clients identify and directly support underserved and vulnerable communities. Inclusion Forward™ harnesses Experian’s data, analytics, and technology to help clients create and provide more affordable credit access. “At Experian, we believe every consumer deserves access to fair and affordable credit. In fact, it’s our mission to drive financial inclusion and help facilitate that access,” said Craig Boundy, Chief Executive Officer of Experian North America. “Through Inclusion Forward™, we will expand our work…

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2018—The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring announced it will host the 5th annual Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands, a unique tasting event featuring fine wines and whiskeys, presented by Charlie Patel and Stones River Total Beverages, on Friday, March 2, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.explorethedc.org/wine. Attendees must be 21 or older. Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands features more than 150 exceptional local and crafted wines, fine whiskies and spirits provided by Stones River Total Beverages. Guests can visit multiple stations throughout the museum with experts providing details about each wine, along with a mark-your-favorite drink guide, and a sample of…

Today, there’s a cultural consensus that the criminal justice system aggressively targets and imprisons African-Americans. Might the family courts be just as racist and rigged against black men? That is the question explored in thought-provoking fashion by Where’s Daddy, a sobering indictment of the child support system directed by Rel Dowdell (Changing the Game). Rel does double duty here, moderating dozens man in the street interviews, a la Michael Moore, conducted with brothers and sisters embroiled in custody battles. His novel, in your face style isn’t always comfortable, but it yields riveting raw footage ranging from bitterness about being locked…

Newly-appointed Fisk University President Dr. Kevin Rome is this week’s guest on Take 10 with The Tennessee Tribune. Dr. Rome talks with Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver about the challenges facing Nashville’s oldest university and his plans for guiding Fisk.