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- Hickory Construction Company is Soliciting Bids
Hickory Construction Company is Soliciting Bids for M/WBE Participation for the Following Project:
... - North Carolina State Appellate Court Dumps Voter ID – Perhaps For All of 2020
What a federal judge stopped short of doing weeks ago, a three-judge panel state Court of Appeals ma... - Employment Opportunity – Children First/ Community in Schools Seeks Student Support Specialist
Children First/Communities in Schools of Buncombe County (CF/CIS) is seeking a Student Support S... - The Story Behind Asheville’s PEAK Academy Charter School
Continuing a legacy of stellar educational initiatives in Asheville’s African American Communi... - Prepping for the Primary
Legislative News by Nelda Holder -
North Carolina’s March 3 primary is just over the horizon, s... - Resources for Engaged Citizens
As promised last month, this column will, from time to time, be offering a few nonpartisan resources... - Chatterji Running for NC Treasurer
Ronnie Chatterji, a former Senior Economist in President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic of... - YWCA Asheville Celebrates Health
Every Size Fitness Open House
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., community m... - Comedian & Actor Rondell Sheridan at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Comedian and actor Rondell Sheridan has audiences in stitches all over the country, and, on Frid... - Spirit of MLK Celebration Honors Diversity Leaders at MAHEC
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, more than 250 employees and community members gathered at the Mo... - Little Known Black History Facts
Black History is often reduced to a handful of memorable people, moments, and events.
Just as... - Annual Break the Silence Speakers Series
Featuring Time’s Up Activist, Author and Actor Amber Tamblyn
Activist, author, actor and co... - It’s For Everything We Love About Democracy
The Conscious Corner by Maceo Z. Keeling, Sr. -
High drama often accompanies the statements, “I... - Rise Up!
Celebrating the African American History of Henderson County, NC.
On Saturday, February 15, 2020 ... - Were Blacks Jurors Illegally Exempted from Certain Cases Because of Color?
By Cash Michaels -
Did prosecutors deliberately, and illegally, exclude African American jurors fro... - Asheville Parks and Recreation Black History Month Events
In recognition of Black History Month, Asheville Parks and Recreation is hosting free programs at co... - Morris “Moe” Davis Runs for 11th Congressional Seat
Attorney and former Howard University Professor Morris (“Moe”) Davis has announced his candi... - Your Voice Matters to the Energy Justice Listening Project
Thanks to Asheville’s youthful Sunrise activists, Asheville City Council recently passed a Climate... - Chill Cereal Bar and Café
Generation Now: Spotlight on Youth
The vision of Elijah Waters becomes a reality.
By Patricia Wa... - Songs, Movies & Moments: February 2020
A Look at Entertainment
by T.J. Moore -
It wasn’t enough for actor Joaquin Phoenix to pick up ... - Ask Sista Girl – February 2020
Dear Sista Girl:
I really need your help.
My boyfriend of almost 10 years and I have an amazin... - Truth and Our Democracy
by Errington C. Thompson, MD -
It is February. It is Black History month.
If you are a progres... - No Action for Walton Street Park and Pool. Why?
By Leslie A. Smith -
Pondering over black history, I found myself thinking about my forefathers a... - Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Other America”
It’s been almost 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
... - Find Your Farm Share!
ASAP Hosts 10th Annual CSA Fair on Thursday March 12, 2020; Free CSA guide available now.
As spri... - Retired Deputy Royce Canty Seeks Henderson County Commission Seat
Royce Canty, who retired from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department as a Sergeant of the Detent... - Historic St. James AME Church Launches Capital Campaign
If you have traveled past St. James AME Church at 44 Hildebrand Street recently, you may have no... - Message from Sandra Kilgore, City Council Candidate
As a native of Asheville, I know many of you and your families personally.
My relationship wi... - Catch the 2020 Vision
Here’s a thought for the year.
When the optometrist says you have 2020 eyesight, it means y... - UNCA Offers New Summer Pre-College Programs
Registration is now open for UNC Asheville’s new Summer Pre-College Programs.
These week-long s... - Shiloh Community Association Offers Scholarships
The Shiloh Community Association is accepting applications for a scholarship of up to $1,000 for the... - Carolina Day School Offers New Four-Year Scholarship
George H. V. Cecil has established a scholarship in honor and remembrance of his wife, Nancy Owe... - Black America’s Housing Crisis
By Charlene Crowell -
More Renters Than Homeowners, Homeless Population Jumps 12%
No matter wh... - Mount Zion Community Development – February 2020
Project NAF & Project EMPOWER News: February 2020 (PDF)
Project NAF (Nurturing Ashevill... - ABIPA Health Highlights – February 2020
ABIPA Newsletter: February 2020 (PDF)
ABIPA promotes economic, social, and healthy pari... - City Farmers Market Seeks Small Farms and Businesses
The Asheville City Market is now accepting applications for the 2020 outdoor market season.
The m... - OnTrack – Budgeting and Debt Class
Learn how income, expenses, and debt all affect a successful budget, and gain tools to help you crea... - Asheville Police Department to Host New Junior Police Academy
The Asheville Police Department (APD) is offering a new program, the Junior Police Academy, for 14- ... - A.I.M. High Vision Board & Goal Setting Class
An event designed to help men create impactful vision boards and set specific goals as we march thro... - Roadmap to Get the US to Run on 100% Renewable Energy by 2050
A new study suggests it’s entirely possible for the U.S. to run on 100% renewable energy in just 3... - Uplifting Events & Services – February 2020
The public is cordially invited to attend the following events.
Tried Stone Missionary Baptist... - YMCA News: February 2020
YMCA of Western North Carolina News: February 2020 (PDF)
YMCA of Western North Carolina... - Statement from Mike Bloomberg on Black History Month
“As we begin Black History Month this year, we must confront an uncomfortable truth that we have a... - Annual Brew Horizons Beer Fest
Enjoy unlimited samples of craft beverages from nearly two dozen regional breweries and cideries on ... - MSDBC Job Opening – Construction Operator
Job Opening for Construction Operator I, System Services Division
Qualified applicants are en...
