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ASAP Seeks Farm Fresh for Health Program Director

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Dr. King’s Quest for Economic Justice Continues

By Staff Reports / January 14, 2023

US Supreme Court Justices 2021 — Government Our Town

Year in Review: 2022

By Staff Reports / December 16, 2022

EW Pearson Project Collaborative Members — Black Asheville Communities Our Town

E.W. Pearson Project Collaborative

By Staff Reports / November 17, 2022

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YMI’s 130th Birthday Party

By Staff Reports / January 24, 2023

Weigh In On Buncombe County’s Opioid Settlement

By Staff Reports / January 18, 2023

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Social activists, the Wilmington Ten. — Black History Events Justice & Civil Rights Latest News

10th Anniversary of Pardons of Innocence for the Wilmington Ten

By Staff Reports / January 17, 2023

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Reminder: Dr. King was a Radical

By Staff Reports / January 16, 2023

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ASAP Seeks Farm Fresh for Health Program Director

By Staff Reports / January 26, 2023

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Summer Internships at the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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MHO Seeks Bids for Emergency Home Repair Program

By Staff Reports / January 3, 2023

MSDBC Job Opening: Construction Operator I

MSDBC Job Opening: WWTP Operator in Training

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Coronavirus Cases in January 2023

By Staff Reports / January 18, 2023

Principal Ruafika Cobb Named Principal of the Year

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Book-Signing and Civil Rights Retrospective

By Staff Reports / January 24, 2023

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boy gets vaccinated — Updated Covid-19 Vaccine Dose Available for Children

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

telemedicine — Telemedicine Program Provides Access to Covid-19 Treatments

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Roanoke to Honor Henrietta Lacks

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Commemorating the Dismantling of Confederate Monuments

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Extra Federal Food Benefits Due to Covid-19 End in March

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

McCarthy Confirms Ilhan Omar Will Be Kept Off House Committees

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Participants line up for the 2020 MLK Peace March. Photo: Renato Rotollo/Urban News — Black Asheville Communities Events

42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Southwest Airlines, George Santos, Clear Secure

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

Bolsonaro supporters in London, October 2018. — Deport Ousted President Jair Bolsonaro

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

By Staff Reports / December 16, 2022

The 50-Year Takeaway From Middle-Class America

By Staff Reports / December 16, 2022

American Democracy and Justice

By Staff Reports / November 17, 2022

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By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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MLK Jr. Unity March on WCU’s campus. — Black Asheville Education Events

WCU Gears Up for Weeklong MLK, Jr. Celebration

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

Clint Smith. Photo: Carletta Girma — Black Asheville Education Events Justice & Civil Rights

UNCA Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

Martin Luther King, Jr. — Black Asheville Communities Education Events

Henderson County Hosts MLK Events

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Coronavirus Cases in January 2023

By Staff Reports / January 18, 2023

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By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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YMCA News: January 2023

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ABIPA Health Highlights – January 2023

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

Leslie Jones Guest Hosting the Daily Show is Everything!

By Staff Reports / January 26, 2023

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Weigh In On Buncombe County’s Opioid Settlement

By Staff Reports / January 18, 2023

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Andrew Aydin’s Graphic Memoir Trilogy

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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A Recipe for Success

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Uncle Kolby is Mentoring Youth Through Books

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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ABBE Community Calendar – January 2023

By Staff Reports / January 14, 2023

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Chef Kenville Thompson + food — Black Asheville Business Lifestyles

A Recipe for Success

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

City of Asheville Joins Shangri-La Industries and Step Up to Provide Housing for the Homeless

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Community Reparations Commission January 2023 Update

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

Civil rights supporters at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. — The March: A Digital Exhibit

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

The remains of Sarah Carrier's house — Another Ugly Anniversary

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

The World Record Book of Racist Stories

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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Book-Signing and Civil Rights Retrospective

By Staff Reports / January 24, 2023

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YMI’s 130th Birthday Party

By Staff Reports / January 24, 2023

Black History/Events/Justice & Civil Rights/Latest News

10th Anniversary of Pardons of Innocence for the Wilmington Ten

By Staff Reports / January 17, 2023

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ABBE Community Calendar – January 2023

By Staff Reports / January 14, 2023

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42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

By Staff Reports / January 13, 2023

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The Big Payback” documentary to host national reparations debate at Bennett College and other HBCUs across the U.S.
Color Farm Media, the team behind the documentary film “The Big Payback,” will be partnering with […]
Milestones show us where we’ve come from, where we need to go
Two things happened last week — one public, the other personal — that made me reflect on how far […]
National initiative plans to place N.C. women of color in the boardroom
Although the number of elected women in Congress has increased more than 50 percent since 2013, a […]
The ARC of Greensboro
The ARC of Greensboro welcomed civic and community friends to an open house of the agency’s […]
Ways to achieve a work-life balance
As the start of the year is upon us, many people take the time to engage in a smidgen of […]

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‘The Way It Should Be!’ College Coach Blasted for Criticizing How Savannah James Protects Bronny From Recruiters
College coach tries to come for Queen Savannah James!
Aaliyah Fans Launch Petition to Get Her Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Aaliyah fans are rocking the boat in hopes they can get her inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Ye Could Be Denied Entry to Australia to Visit His Partner’s Family Over Anti-Semitic Comments
Australia's Migration Act sets security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country. Ye's anti-semitic comments may continue to haunt him.
Brian Tyree Henry Moved To Tears After Angela Bassett Showers Him With Compliments
Brothas need love too.
Airport Worker Who Died After Being Pulled Into Plane Engine Remembered as Loving Mother
Edwards was remembered as a loving mother of three kids and a wonderful daughter to her beloved mother. More than $100K was raised through GoFundMe.

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(BPRW) Sallie Mae Announces 10 Nationwide Recipients of Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students
(BPRW) Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) launched their first TV program “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” to address Social and Health issues through African Fashion and Art
(BPRW) Spike Fellows Program Offers Exposure and Opportunities to AUCC Students
(BPRW) Los Angeles Black College Expo™ to Award Thousands of Dollars to Local Students
(BPRW) The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announces HERITAGE FEST 2023