Tzedek Impact Awards honor individuals who have engaged in systems change or community healing work in the Asheville region using the wisdom gained by directly navigating systems of oppression. We …
The Urban News
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The Asheville Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Beta Lambda Zeta, recently observed its annual Finer Womanhood event. Zeta Phi Beta was one of the earliest sororities for African American women,…
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J. Drew Lanham, ornithologist, naturalist, writer, and 2022 MacArthur Fellow. Dr. J. Drew Lanham will give the keynote address at Warren Wilson College’s Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Lanham…
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Approximately 6,000 teaching positions across the state were not filled by a qualified educator at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. By Cash Michaels – According to a recently…
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A-B Tech President John Gossett and UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort renewed a memorandum of understanding that provides guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville for qualified A-B Tech graduates. Photo:…
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Kiran Kudva Christ School, a private Christian boarding school in Arden, NC, recently announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Krieger Leadership Scholars (KLS) award. Martin Cox of Greensboro, NC, Class…
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Asheville/Buncombe Black Elders Engagement Project Activities and Events Special Events Art in the Park – Friday, April 12 from 5-7 p.m. Program brings together Ages 40 and up. All artistic…
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Always be skeptical and pay close attention to the details. Pig Butchering One of the fastest-growing scams in the world, pig butchering alludes to the practice of fattening a hog…
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A Look at Entertainment by T.J. Moore – BIG3 makes historic offer to Caitlin Clark Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league offered Iowa guard Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in…
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A new book by Natasha Jean is about her experience with domestic violence. The Blind Eye tells the story of how she lived her life physically, mentally, and emotionally through…