A Look at Entertainment by T.J. Moore – AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron has admitted to leaking sensitive information about Beyoncé’s Renaissance concert film. Renaissance: a Film by Beyoncé, Worldwide …
Bessie Jones, John Davis, and the Georgia Sea Island Singers gained wide renown during the 1960s and ’70s for their powerful performances of traditional songs from the African American Gullah…
Mr. Dunbar. Photo: Cornell Watson; reprinted courtesy of the artist. Durham-based photographer and father Cornell Watson traveled the state photographing Black dads—capturing the complexity of raising Black kids. Watson shared…
“Black In Asheville” is a powerful reminder of the rich tapestry of stories that comprise our shared history. By Todd Gragg – Two years ago, in 2022, Black In Asheville…
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…
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