Yvette Jives
Helping Women to Combat Ovarian Cancer Yvette Jives is a native of Asheville and serves
Black Asheville
Wanda Marie
Embracing a Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Freedom Wanda Marie is a self-made woman with
Aisha Adams
Equity Over Everything Aisha Adams is an influencer with a heart for community economic development.
Eboné Graham
Embrace the Entirety of Yourself Eboné Graham is an equity advocate, entrepreneur, and blogger. She
JoAnne Edgerton Honored
A laboratory at the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been renamed in honor
The Story Behind Asheville’s PEAK Academy Charter School
Continuing a legacy of stellar educational initiatives in Asheville’s African American Community. The history of
Spirit of MLK Celebration Honors Diversity Leaders at MAHEC
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, more than 250 employees and community members gathered at the
Chill Cereal Bar and Café
Generation Now: Spotlight on Youth The vision of Elijah Waters becomes a reality. By Patricia
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Other America”
It’s been almost 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April
Farming While Black
African Diasporic Wisdom for Farming and Food Justice with Leah Penniman. Some of our most
Asheville Parks and Recreation Black History Month Events
In recognition of Black History Month, Asheville Parks and Recreation is hosting free programs at
Asheville’s 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Educator and Writer Dr. Joy DeGruy to Keynote. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association