The Urban News

The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be…

Three-quarters of all Americans would have to work longer for less income. Many would have to work until the day they die. Republicans have tried to repeal FDR’s New Deal…

Vice President Harris is committed to a pro-working, family agenda. by Julia Conley, courtesy of commondreams.org – After announcing that US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to take on corporate…

$463 million state dollars go to households whose budgets were previously above the income cap for state assistance. Legislative News by Nelda Holder – So there I was, drinking my…

There is a sharp contrast between Harris and Trump when it comes to their stand on taxes. by Amy Hanauer, courtesy of commondreams.org – The Harris campaign seems eager to…

All the studies since 1963 have recommended that the school systems join together. Maybe, maybe not. A year ago, in September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that…

Kidada Wynn, Executive Director of Peak Academy, and Dr. Dwight Mullen, Board Chair. Photo: Renato Rotolo/The Urban News Peak Academy is a four-year-old charter school that began with 87 students…

Aspire Appalachian pathway program to benefit transfer students. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) has partnered with Appalachian State University’s Aspire Appalachian program, which provides a streamlined path for students enrolled…

Children develop foundational skills through interactive learning, storytelling, and artistic expression. Chiquitos preschool believes in holistic child-centered learning through play. In their program, children develop foundational skills through interactive learning,…