The Cupcake Collection founder and CEO Mignon Francois shares how she built a successful business with her last $5 and explains why it’s so important for Black Americans to see people in their community succeed. Today Mignon Francois is an acclaimed entrepreneur and founder of the only business to win...
Slim & Husky’s Co-Owner Derrick Moore shares the inspiration behind his restaurants’ unique business model, and explains why economic development is vital for Nashville’s Black community. When Derrick Moore and his two co-founders set out to create a new pizza restaurant in Nashville, they committed to not only providing great...
Pivot Technology School Co-Founder Joshua Mundy explains how a natural disaster shaped his entrepreneurial journey and discusses the importance of equipping the African American community to succeed in the technology sector. When a tornado hit the building where Joshua Mundy owned and operated three businesses in March of 2020, he...
Nashville historian David Ewing discusses the legacy of African Americans throughout the city’s history and explains how understanding the past can provide inspiration and clarity into the future. As a ninth-generation Nashville resident, David Ewing knows first-hand that the Black community has played a vital role in the city’s growth...
Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, Senior Pastor at the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church, reflects on his journey of embracing his call to become an influential leader in the community. Leadership is a pivotal pillar in our society, but what makes up a great leader? Are they born with a...
H.H. Leonards, founder of the Mansion on O Street and author of “Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lesson, and Leadership”, shares some of the lessons she learned from Rosa Parks and explains why it’s so important to help others tell their stories. When H.H. Leonards first agreed to host...
