Democrats Maintain Leadership in Buncombe County
Buncombe County Democrats held their 4-3 majority on the County Commission on Election Day and
Black Asheville
UNC Asheville Names Building for Professors Mullen and James
A ceremony was held in conjunction with the university’s fifth annual African Americans in Western
Asheville-Buncombe County NAACP News – November 2018
by Carmen Ramos-Kennedy – While the mid-term elections did not give us everything we wanted,
Black Nativity
Black Nativity: Black Liberation is set in current-day Asheville, and features Mary, Joseph, three wise
Asheville City Council Names Debra D. Campbell Asheville City Manager
Debra D. Campbell, the Assistant City Manager of Charlotte since 2014, has been named Asheville’s
Appointment of New City Manager, Debra Campbell – Video
After a competitive nationwide search, Mayor Esther Manheimer and City Council are pleased to announce
MLK Prayer Breakfast
Little Rock Nine’s Ernest G. Green to deliver 2019 MLK keynote address. The Martin Luther
African Americans in WNC and Southern Appalachia Conference
The fifth annual Conference offers scholars and the community an opportunity to broaden their understanding
Rev. William Barber Receives Genius Grant
By Martha Waggoner – North Carolina civil rights leader will receive $625,000 over five years.
Advancing Racial and Social Equity in Asheville
The City of Asheville’s recently established Equity and Inclusion function is a deliberate step toward
Aspiring GO Student Killed
The community mourns the death of Brandie Sherrell Angel, age 27, who was shot and
City of Asheville to Partner with Code for America on State of Black Asheville
Code for America, the State of Black Asheville, and the city of Asheville will collaborate in
