Kudzu Brand Giveaway: Why Black Wall Street AVL Deserves Your Vote

By BWSA | June 12, 2025

Kudzu Brand Giveaway with BWS AVL

The Kudzu Brand Giveaway is more than a contest — it’s an opportunity to invest in a future where stories like ours are seen, heard, and celebrated. Black Wall Street AVL is proud to be a finalist, and we need your daily vote to win a $15,000 brand development package that could change the trajectory of our mission.

At the heart of every thriving city is a story of resilience, creativity, and community. In Asheville, that story lives in the legacy of Black Wall Street AVL — a movement, a mission, and a mirror reflecting the strength of Black entrepreneurs and families who continue to build despite all odds.

This year, Kudzu Brands is offering a chance for one minority-owned business or nonprofit to receive a full-scale brand makeover. We’re honored to be in the running. Winning this would mean more than an updated logo or website — it would mean equipping our movement with the tools to grow and thrive.

What Is the Kudzu Brand Giveaway?

The Kudzu Brand Giveaway is a $15,000 branding package from Kudzu Brands, designed to support minority-owned businesses and nonprofits in telling their stories with clarity and power. The public votes for the winner, and each vote moves finalists one step closer to accessing transformative brand support.

This opportunity is tied to Kudzu’s 15th anniversary — a celebration of longevity, impact, and vision. And that aligns deeply with what Black Wall Street AVL is all about.

Our Story: More Than a Brand

Black Wall Street AVL was born from a dream, not just to remember the legacy of historic Black Wall Streets, but to rebuild them in today’s world. We began as a spark of hope and purpose in the wake of the George Floyd protests. What started as a grassroots response has grown into a regional force for Black business, cultural preservation, and community healing.

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From hosting GrindFest, Asheville’s largest celebration of Black culture and entrepreneurship, to supporting small businesses, artists, and families, our mission has always been about ownership, dignity, and self-determination.

We’ve built programs, launched community events, and empowered voices that have long been overlooked. But we’ve done it all with limited branding resources.

That’s why the Kudzu Brand Giveaway is a vital opportunity.

We’ve Got the Mission. Now We Need the Platform.

Our vision is strong, and our impact is real, but our visual presence and storytelling tools haven’t always matched our message. Winning the Kudzu Brand Giveaway would allow us to:

  • Build a brand identity that reflects our values

  • Upgrade our website to highlight stories, events, and businesses

  • Design high-quality marketing materials to attract funding and partners

  • Expand our reach beyond Asheville and into regional collaboration

We’re already doing the work. This giveaway would multiply our momentum.

Meet the People Behind the Movement

Black Wall Street AVL isn’t a brand — it’s a family. It’s powered by everyday people who believe in extraordinary change: small business owners, artists, youth mentors, elders, and volunteers. Everyone has a place and a purpose.

Our events, like Empower Hour, the Black Legacy Awards, and GrindFest, bring together generations and build bridges. With stronger branding, we can lift every one of these voices even higher.

Why Your Vote Matters in the Kudzu Brand Giveaway

Your daily vote is not just a click — it’s a commitment to a future where Black-led organizations thrive with the resources they deserve. Every vote helps us secure brand development that can:

  • Sharpen our storytelling

  • Attract larger partners and sponsors

  • Raise the visibility of the businesses and voices we support

  • Fuel our mission to build a more equitable, empowered Asheville

Why You Should Vote for Black Wall Street AVL in the Kudzu Brand Giveaway

  • We represent resilience: Born from protest, rooted in purpose.

  • We support small business owners: Empowering local entrepreneurs to grow.

  • We celebrate Black culture: From music to food to art to legacy.

  • We unite the community: Across age, background, and experience.

  • We give back year-round: Not just in moments of crisis.

  • We amplify unheard voices: Sharing stories that need to be told.

  • We’re building bridges: With events that uplift and connect.

  • We’re ready to grow, and this brand package is the next step.

  • We invest in our youth and elders: Honoring history and shaping the future.

  • We’re here to stay: This isn’t a moment — it’s a movement.

Here’s How You Can Help

  • Vote daily at Kudzu’s Brand Giveaway Page

  • Share on social media using hashtags #VoteBlackWallStreetAVL and #KudzuBrandGiveaway

  • Tag friends, family, and coworkers to vote too

  • Stay involved — your support doesn’t end at the vote

Let’s Win This, Together

We didn’t come this far to stay silent. We came to shine. Winning the Kudzu Brand Giveaway would give us the resources to reflect the heart and soul of Black Wall Street AVL — with visuals, voice, and value that match the vision.

Vote for us. Share our story. And help build a future where Black excellence isn’t just recognized — it’s resourced.

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