Urban League Report Reveals Economic Disparities for Black Middle Tennesseans

Nearly 50% of Black Middle Tennesseans live below the poverty level according to a new report, but programs like those at the Urban League are helping create success stories like teen entrepreneur Bryan Torain.

For many Nashvillians, affordable and stable housing is just one of many challenges. The Urban League of Middle Tennessee's (Nashville, TN) inaugural State of Black Middle Tennessee report reveals significant economic hardships facing the Black community.

Teen entrepreneur defies odds amid economic challenges for Black Nashvillians.

"I've been with the Urban League since like 7th grade, since then I've been going to the summer camp leadership academy," Torain said.

Clifton Harris, President and CEO of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee, expressed pride in Torain's accomplishments.

"I'm really excited for him," Harris said.

Harris explained the importance of the organization's new report in identifying areas needing improvement.

"The state of Black Middle Tennessee report measures information on an index across the board with economic development, housing, workforce health social justice and civic engagement. We need to know what the disparities are," Harris said.

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