Celebrating Asheville's Black History: Matthew Bacoate

A native of Asheville's Southside community, Matthew Bacoate's enterprising spirit and strong work ethic helped him build AFRAM, the largest Black-owned business of its kind in the nation during the late 1960s and early 1970s. AFRAM was located in the now Wedge Studios in the River Arts District. Now, he's mentoring the next generation of Black entrepreneurs and helping lead local organizations, such as the Skyview Golf Association, into the future.
Historical photos courtesy of Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina.

[@BibleSamurai]

Awesome. What a gentlemen

[@debadams5602]

Thank you for the history!! Love this video.

[@BCJett]

If we look beyond the history, we will also find relevant Black History. Great piece. As a visitor to Asheville, NC I was shocked to find that Black people owned the land where the Biltmore Estate was built. That is all too common throughout this country but sadly true. This all needs to be an honest part woven into American history books.

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Im inspired

[@peggytaylor8518]

Well said and we’ll done!

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Help us redefine National commitment upon Ironland!