Black History
Black Wall Street Legacy Awards 2025: Honoring Black Excellence in Asheville
As February unfolded, Black Wall Street Asheville hosted one of the most powerful celebrations of Black History Month—the Black Wall Street Legacy Awards 2025. This prestigious event, held on February 22 at the Asheville Community Theatre, was a night of reflection, recognition, and community pride. Black Excellence in Asheville was on full display at the…
Read MoreBlack History Awards 2025: Celebrating Resilience, Honoring Excellence, and Enduring History
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s unforgiving wrath last year, our community found itself standing in the shadow of profound devastation. Entire neighborhoods were swallowed by floodwaters, leaving countless families without shelter or a place to call home. Once-thriving businesses, the lifeblood of our local economy, were forced to close their doors, some indefinitely, as…
Read MoreHonoring Resilience and Excellence: The Black Wall Street Legacy Award 2024
On February 17, 2024, history unfolded once again at the iconic Black Wall Street Building as it played host to the prestigious Black Wall Street Legacy Award ceremony. This event, a beacon of celebration and recognition, stood as a testament to the resilience, innovation, and unwavering spirit of the Black community. Honoring Resilience and Excellence:…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month 2024: Honoring Trailblazers, Visionaries, and History Makers!
As we usher in February, we embark on a month-long journey of reflection, celebration, and remembrance. Black History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable contributions and indelible legacies left by African Americans throughout history. It is a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and unwavering spirit of those who have shaped our…
Read MoreASHEVILLE BLACK HISTORY AWARD 2023: HONORING BLACK COMMUNITY
ASHEVILLE BLACK HISTORY AWARD 2023: HONORING BLACK COMMUNITY The Asheville Black History Award ceremony, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL, was a momentous occasion that took place on February 25, 2023, at the Black Wall Street event space, in honor of Black History Month. This event was a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by…
Read MoreSUCCESS THROUGH BLACK WALL STREET SECRETS
SUCCESS THROUGH BLACK WALL STREET SECRETS Black Wall Street, in Tulsa’s Greenwood District, was a thriving African American community in the early twentieth century. This district’s success was attributed to a number of reasons, including its members’ entrepreneurial spirit and a deep sense of community. Here are some of the secrets of Black Wall Street’s…
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