
Blacks Mobilize to Combat Supreme Court Ruling That Crippled Voting Rights Act
Historic setback triggers renewed determination to protect hard‑won representation.

Buncombe Register of Deeds Partners with Babies Need Bottoms
Donations of diapers needed to help new parents.

Asheville Symphony Closes Season with Masterworks 7: Unbroken
Featuring a new composition by Karena Ingram.

YMI Cultural Center: May 2026
Rooted in Resilience; Asheville Technology of Participation Training; Art After Dark; Tarah Singh Art Exhibition; Jordan Smith Art…

Songs, Movies & Moments – May 2026
Taraji P. Henson & Jenifer Lewis slam the Met Gala; Nia Long confronts Lionsgate over salary; Nicky…

The Power of Poetry
Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, invites us to see poetry as a…

Nominations Open for the 2026 Tzedek Brilliance Awards
Investing in local leaders who consistently show up to dismantle systemic oppression or further racial justice.

A-B Tech’s Voices & Visions
Carolina Village residents piecing the quilt. Photo: Kristin D’Agostino Intergenerational Oral History Project…

Brandy Mills Honored as UNCA Trailblazer
A recognition of leadership and legacy.

HERS LLC Awarded Microgrant
Resilient Futures Co-Lab funds local program to advance healthcare navigation and health equity.


White House Rubble Piled on DC Golf Course Sparks Toxic Outrage
Golfers kept playing as the piles grew, unaware that early reports suggested the material may contain lead,…

Reflecting on Cole Allen’s Message
A man wrestling with a moral burden he could no longer carry.


NC Rep. Cunningham Leaves Democratic Party
Third Mecklenburg County Democrat to leave the party since 2023.


SBA Extends Zero-Interest Loan Relief Period
NC businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Helene have more time to rebuild.

Update Your Emergency Plans and Kits
Take steps to prepare your home or business.

Community Engagement Markets: May 2026
These markets offer community members important resources at no cost.

White House FY 2027 Budget Proposal Ignores Nation’s Affordability Crisis
$73B cut to domestic programs including housing, education, and consumer protection.


When Language Hides the Truth
Dr. Jackson Katz teaches us about domestic violence.

The Pressure of Political Fundraising
If you only want my money, you are part of the problem.


Actualice sus Planes y Kits de Emergencia
Tome medidas para preparar su hogar o negocio.


Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition: May 2026
News from Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside communities.

YMCA of WNC News: May 2026
Swim Strong at the Y; Supporting Mental Health Awareness; Summer Fun Every Day; Live Healthy, Live Happy;…

ABIPA Health Highlights – May 2026
The Psychological Importance of Mother’s Day; What is in Your Maternal Family Health Tree?


Mount Zion Community Development – May 2026
Happy Mother’s Day; I/DD Legislative Caucus; Women’s Health; Preeclampsia Awareness; Pregnancy-Related Deaths; Maternal Mental Health; Teen Pregnancy…


Jenifer Lewis on Strength, Healing, and Legacy
The Mother of Black Hollywood Speaks

Asheville Police Department Opens Additional West Asheville Resource Center
Second location at Outlets Mall on Brevard Road.

Moral Monday Returns on May 11, 2026
A livestream of the event will be broadcast for supporters across the country.

Voting Rights Act Gutted
A devastating and profound step backwards for American Democracy.
