Dr. King’s Quest for Economic Justice Continues
Black Americans continue to suffer from economic fatigue.
Our Town
Year in Review: 2022
The Supreme Court, the economy, jobs, supply & demand, capitalism, and the democratic process.
E.W. Pearson Project Collaborative
Local partnerships are leveraging social and historic capital to begin to create significant changes in areas that have needed investment and support for decades.
Montford Point Marine with Asheville Ties Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Robin Lake of Fletcher accepted a Congressional Gold Medal honoring her father, the late Corporal James Arthur Edwards.
Democrats Pass the Inflation Reduction Act
Proposed bill fights climate change, lowers drug prices, and raises corporate taxes.
The Broken Promises of Democracy
That sound you hear in the background every time you turn on the TV news
Gun Sense Stalks the State Legislature
The Republican majority in both the NC Senate and House continues to choose inaction on gun control legislation.
Juneteenth 2021 Memories
This weekend we’re celebrating Juneteenth across the country with marches, rallies, concerts, voter registration, and
GrindFest 2022
The free, four-day event celebrates the success of Asheville’s community of Black entrepreneurs.
What Stories We Tell
The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is reclaiming, remembering, relearning, and teaching the remarkable history of the state and its people.
Glitter Sisters 2022
Participants share their thoughts about the program for facilitating females students growth and leadership.
