A Wait that Almost Always Means ‘Never’
“We must accept finite disappointment,” Dr. King said, “but never lose infinite hope.”
Asheville Housing Authority Employment Opportunities: January 2025
The Asheville Housing Authority is always looking for enthusiastic and committed community members to join our team….
Governor Stein Takes Action on Hurricane Helene Recovery
Just one day after his swearing in on January 1, NC Governor Josh Stein visited Asheville on…
The Comedy Zone
The nation’s largest comedy club network is back, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Be Honored in Black Mountain
Dr. Irene Owens will speak on “Building the Beloved Community.”
The Acting Company at Wortham Center
Experience the stunning visuals and superb direction of this talented professional touring theatre company.
IRS to Deliver 2021 Recovery Rebate Funds
Taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns can claim Economic…
Congress Allocates $2 Billion for Disaster Loans
The wait for disaster loan funding is over! Thanks to legislation approved by Congress and signed by…
New Governor Names Cabinet Appointees
Governor Josh Stein’s new cabinet reflects his commitment to the state of NC and the welfare of…
Joyner Says Blacks Should Be Concerned About Judicial Election Controversy
Latest attempt by right-wing Republicans to grab power and destroy constitutionally protected voters rights in North Carolina….
Curiouser and Curiouser: The Disappearing Judgeship
The results of the state’s race for NC Supreme Court is being contested.
How Diverse Will Gov. Stein’s New Administration Be?
Diversity is to be expected and can be seen in the new Stein Administration.
Blue Jean Queen
A-B Tech Industrial Sewing Graduate Sophia White on “Faith, Fashion and Finding Her Bliss.”
Songs, Movies & Moments – January 2025
Videos: Lizzo lawsuit; Patti LaBelle on Luther Vandross; Wendy Williams attends son’s graduation; and, new couple Mariah…
The Six Triple Eight
During WWII, the only US Women’s Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas takes on an impossible…
Dr. E. Lavonia Allison
Former NCCU Professor and Democratic activist passes at age 94.
Buckle Up for 2025’s Rollercoaster Ride
From mass deportation, abolishing DEI, cancelling education, and defunding farmers, many of us are scared for the…
YMCA News: January 2025
Y Afterschool Puts Kids First; Dive Into Confidence; Spring Into Sports; Take Your Training to the Next…
ABIPA Health Highlights – January 2025
Your Expanding Community Health Connection; Prevention is the Best Protection!
Institute for Preventive Healthcare and Advocacy – January 2025
Institute for Preventive Healthcare & Advocacy 2024 Recap
Take Action: No Mass Deportations
We know what a Trump administration means for immigrant communities and our nation as a whole. On…
American Red Cross Supports Long-Term Recovery Programs
Programming to support projects focused on individual, household, and community recovery and resiliency.
January 9, 2025 Update on NC Helene Recovery
North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until February 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with…
Asheville Symphony Presents “Masterworks 2: Legacy”
Acclaimed pianist Terrence Wilson performs Beethoven’s epic “Emperor” piano concerto.
“Ti[r]ed” – Black Women
Presented by Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Asheville & Buncombe County to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy
44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration.
We Shall Not Be Moved
15th Annual Kenilworth Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Quiet Place: Day One
Lupita Nyong’o fights her way through New York City on the first day of a terrifying alien…
Heavy: An American Memoir
A powerful and provocative memoir. Genre-bending essayist and novelist Kiese Laymon explores what the weight of a…
Hello, Neighbourocracy!
Governance Where Everyone Has A Say Neighbourocracy is a type of governance system based on Neighbourhood Parliaments,…
ICE Considering Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide
by Eunice Hyunhye Cho – New information revealed as Trump doubles down on promise to enact mass…
Justice-Free Zones
US Immigration Detention Under the Trump Administration. A research report from the American Civil Liberties Union, Human…
Trump Should 100% Take Jimmy Carter’s Advice
President Carter connected the dots between US war-making and our quality of life in America.
Rennie Harris Puremovement
On January 17 & 18 experience a progressive new era of dance.