The Urban News

For those waiting for the Obamas to act, they contacted the Vice President last week to officially lend their support. Barack and Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris for President “It…

Project 2025 is a 900-page manifesto and a collection of radical, far-right policy proposals from the Heritage Foundation. Its purpose is to reshape the United States federal government and consolidate executive power—should the Republican nominee, presumably Donald Trump, be…

Donald Trump was rushed off stage with blood on his ear and face after the shooting. The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, PA, was shot and…

ADUs are also known as backyard cottages, mother-in-law suites, basement apartments, and garage apartments. New Federal Housing Administration policies expand financing for Accessory Dwelling Units, supporting the City of Asheville’s…

Ohio Senator J. D. Vance Former President Donald J. Trump announced on July 15, 2024 that Ohio Senator J. D. Vance will be his vice-presidential candidate on the Republican ticket.…

Dr. Charles Foust, former superintendent of New Hanover County Schools. By Cash Michaels – Did right-wing politics play a role in the sudden firing of Dr. Charles Foust, the African…

The cost of the American Dream jumped 47 percent since 2020. By Charlene Crowell – Only one in seven renters can afford homeownership, while homelessness is at an all-time high.…

Shaw is a small, private, Baptist-affiliated historically Black University. By Cash Michaels – As of July 1st, 45 of the small, private, Baptist-affiliated historically Black university’s students were in danger…

Asheville/Buncombe Black Elders Engagement Project Activities and Events Special Events Ice Cream Social – Thursday, July 25 from 3-5 p.m. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street. Ice Cream…