The African American Entrepreneurship Program examines the history of African American entrepreneurs in Asheville and Buncombe County. It recognizes the rich history of the Eagle-Market Streets “BLOCK” location, as well as other African American communities in which entrepreneurship was the “Norm.” The Program encourages youth to become entrepreneurs and seeks to foster partnerships with other organizations promoting entrepreneurship as a viable option of wealth creation, self-sufficiency, and breaking the cycle of reliance on government assistance.