On Saturday, April 28, 2025, as clergy – including Bishop William J. Barber, II – and people of moral conscience respectfully prayed in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, …
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For millions of Americans, Sundays are a day of faith, spirituality, and moral reflection. In that spirit, on April 27, 2025, just before dawn, Senator Cory Booker and Democratic Leader…
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At a rally on Sunday, April 27, 2025 during his ‘Standing Up For Illinois’ tour, Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) slammed the Trump Administration for how its policies affect working class…
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Shop for heirloom vegetables, herbs, medicinal native plants, and other trees, shrubs, and plants. Asheville’s annual Spring Herb Festival returns to the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher, NC. The largest…
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Hustle, network, and have a blast at GrindFest 2025. Join Black Wall Street AVL for an unforgettable, month-long celebration of culture, entrepreneurship, and community. GrindFest 2025 is bigger than ever—taking…
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This artistically and athletically gifted dance troupe is based in Durham, NC. Photo by Robin Gallant The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville will present Gaspard&Dancers in…
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Grammy award-winning ensemble Time For Three. Photo by Shervin Lainez The Asheville Symphony’s biennial festival blends music, art, foodways and more in a celebration of narrative through community. This celebration…
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Brandy Mills empowers women through leadership development and transformational coaching. Photo: Red Angle Photography Brandy Mills, founder of Woman Strong and Brandy Mills Consulting, has been named the 2025 Nexstar…
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Malcolm Nance Malcolm Nance, a former US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer specializing in naval cryptology, is a renowned intelligence and counterterrorism expert. Nance also worked in counterintelligence operations, identifying…
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A REAL ID has a star in the upper right corner. These new identification cards will also be required to enter some sites, including nuclear sites, military bases, federal courthouses,…