Gloria Howard Free Photo: Renato Rotolo Educator and Activist Gloria Howard Free Asheville native Gloria Howard Free was educated in the local schools, and then went on to obtain a …
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Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the end of slavery and the progress that has been made in the fight for equality. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville…
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Melvin AC Howell Melvin AC Howell, an Asheville-based choreographer, performer, and educator, understands the barriers many face when approaching dance. “In Asheville, accessible classes for adults or teens who age…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…