usually too busy to give isaac dixon a second glance. because who has time to take note of the noteworthy? >> oh, i don't know much about him. other than the picture hanging up. >> john: a humble painting gives us the portrait of an influential man. educator, community leader and founder of the first african american school. >> he helped build a community. >> john: as kindergarten teacher, leslie black explains. >> was a real live local pioneer. >> john: the architect of change. >> isaac dixon helped make that possible in asheville. on kids like joaquin, or nova. >> i wish i could meet the real isaac dixon because i like how you helped other people. >> john: a display presents a bold question, who was isaac dixon? in this case, the answers. he owned a grocery business and developed enough land to be dubbed dixon town. organized everything from a ymca for people of color, to the young men's institute, promoting social and economic opportunities for african americans. during simpler time, he helped make asheville a better place for all. >>