Jim Robinson, founder of WBMU. In April 1974, Jim Robinson founded the first radio station in Asheville that focused on the music and culture of Black Americans. It was also …
Chef Clarence Robinson Clarence Robinson is a native of Asheville and a certified chef, having honed his culinary skills at Asheville-Buncombe Community Technical College. He discovered his passion for cooking…
Priscilla Robinson Each year, the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) presents the Historic Resources Champion award to those in the community who, by word or deed, have kindled among the citizenry…
Randall L. Richardson Randall L. Richardson was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Limestone University in May of 2023, the first African American to hold that position in…
Asheville/Buncombe Black Elders Engagement Project Activities and Events Special Events Lunch Bunch – Thursday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take the van or meet us there. Enjoy…
Deborah Bailey Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Truck Driver Training program has been a resounding success, graduating more than 300 new drivers in its first year, according to college sources. A-B…
This year honorees included students from Asheville High School, Buncombe County Early College, Carolina Day School, Christ School, North Buncombe HS, and T.C. Roberson HS. Students (L-R): Imani Banks; Judy…
Dr. Ella F. Washington and Camille Lloyd host the podcast “Cultural Competence.” What does a workplace utopia look like to you? This is the question Dr. Ella F. Washington asks…
Bog wetland at Graveyard Fields off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Canton, NC. Photo courtesy of NC Wetlands Legislative News by Nelda Holder – I was a graduate student in…
A medical or surgical grade mask may be worn for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease. By Cash Michaels – The Republican majority state House on Tuesday…
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