On Thursday, May 15, the historic Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana caught fire. The 53,000-square-foot mansion was built in 1859 by enslaved people for John Hampden Randolph. Prior to …
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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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APR has plenty of opportunities for older adults to meet and stay active. Each May, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the…
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Let’s hustle, network, and have a blast together at this month-long celebration of culture, entrepreneurship, and community. GrindFest is a month-long celebration of Black business and entrepreneurship, culture, and community…
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This group of friends, dubbed the Swinging Stilettos, flew in from all over the country to join their friend and Habitat core volunteer Melissa to work on the 20th “Women…
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On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County, through its Community Outreach Providing Empowerment (COPE) committee, presented the 2025 John Lewis…
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Online IT training provides you with the skills needed to secure a remote, high-wage tech job. Are you looking to start a new career in IT and work remotely? In…
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Leronica Casey is the coordinator of scholarships and donor relations at A-B Tech. The MLK Association of Asheville & Buncombe County is proud to offer the Dr. Martin Luther King…
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Gain practical business education and access to capital. Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. The company is looking for…
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Jasmine Crockett’s Commencement Speech on May 4, 2025. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett delivers an unforgettable commencement address to Tougaloo College’s Class of 2025. With humor, honesty, and history, the Congresswoman challenged…