
ASAP Seeks Farm Fresh for Health Program Director
The Farm Fresh for Health (FF4H) Program Director is responsible for guiding the development and implementation of…

Leslie Jones Guest Hosting the Daily Show is Everything!
A month after Trevor Noah departed from the Daily Show, Leslie Jones exceeds our expectations. Note to…

Do You Receive FNS Benefits?
Important changes to the amount that you receive are coming in March. In North Carolina and nationally,…

Book-Signing and Civil Rights Retrospective
And We Are Not Saved: A History of the Movement as People

YMI’s 130th Birthday Party
Celebrating the 130th anniversary of the YMI, one of the oldest Black cultural centers in the country,…

Weigh In On Buncombe County’s Opioid Settlement
Your Voice Matters! Provide critical insight to help guide community resources.

Coronavirus Cases in January 2023
Buncombe County Lab Confirmed Cases As of 8:00 a.m. on January 18, 2023 there were 69,616 positive…

10th Anniversary of Pardons of Innocence for the Wilmington Ten
The Legacy of Mary Alice Jervay Thatch

Reminder: Dr. King was a Radical
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a visionary, an anti-capitalist, and an anti-fascist.

Dr. King’s Quest for Economic Justice Continues
Black Americans continue to suffer from economic fatigue.

ABBE Community Calendar – January 2023
Community Engagement Markets and other events for Deaverview, Pisgah View, Shiloh, Edington Center, and other areas.

42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
Candlelight Service and Peace March and Rally.

WCU Gears Up for Weeklong MLK, Jr. Celebration
This year’s theme is “Building a Legacy of Leadership.”

UNCA Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Author and journalist Clint Smith will explore Civil Rights movements over the decades.

Henderson County Hosts MLK Events
Fun and educational events take place all month long.

Summer Internships at the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Deadline to apply extended to February 3, 2023.

Andrew Aydin’s Graphic Memoir Trilogy
John Lewis’s stunning American story and legacy lives on!

Abe Lincoln and Uncle Tom in the White House
Different Strokes! Performance Arts Collective presents a tale of suffering, self-discovery, and redemption by Carlyle Brown.

Asheville Symphony Presents Pianist Evren Ozel
Piano Recital Series showcases outstanding young talent.

Southwest Airlines, George Santos, Clear Secure
Greed, false statements, incitements, and rebellion.

Deport Ousted President Jair Bolsonaro
We live in a country where fascist criminals feel that they can be protected.

A Recipe for Success
Shaa’Bingo brings high-quality Jamaican street food to Asheville.

Community Reparations Commission January 2023 Update
The next meeting is Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6 p.m., at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall….

The March: A Digital Exhibit
Civil rights supporters at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. In 2020,…

Another Ugly Anniversary
The destruction of the Black town of Rosewood, Florida, by racist vigilantes.

Uncle Kolby is Mentoring Youth Through Books
Author of Son, You Matter to discuss inspiring youth at Memphis bookstore; hopes to visit Asheville.

Roanoke to Honor Henrietta Lacks
Bronze statue to commemorate her life and legacy.

Commemorating the Dismantling of Confederate Monuments
Black-owned firm dismantled 23 Confederate monuments across the South.

Songs, Movies & Moments: January 2023
Stephen Curry documentary; Beyoncé on Apple Fitness app; actress Nia Long; M3GAN opens.

Principal Ruafika Cobb Named Principal of the Year
When they say #NoPlaceLikeJones, they certainly mean it!

Preston Blakely to Speak at Chancellor’s List Event
Recognizing students who have demonstrated commitment to academic and personal excellence.

A-B Tech Supports Students Through Scholarships, Emergency Funds
Students may receive up to $2,000 to cover tuition and other expenses.

Hunter Recognized for Quarter Century of Service
Ivory Hunter presented with a certificate of service.

Extra Federal Food Benefits Due to Covid-19 End in March
In North Carolina and nationally, emergency allotments for Covid-19 in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program…

Rental Assistance Available
Eligible Buncombe County residents may apply more than once if additional support is needed. After a pause…

Off and Running—or Walking Briskly—for 2023
Political speculators predict an increase in “culture war” legislation.