Dr. Mariah Parker, a graduate of Warren Wilson College, is a Georgia county commissioner focused on economic justice, criminal justice reform, racial equity, and raising the minimum wage. Dr. Mariah …
Education
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Nursing School Chair Christy Andrews cuts the ribbon held by 2023 graduates Christian Samuels and Chloe Griffin as A-B Tech President Dr. John D. Gossett looks on. The new A-B…
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Policy-based recommendations for advancing racial equity. Public awareness of systemic inequality and structural racism appears to be at or near its historical peak, especially among white Americans. As a result,…
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The purpose of the BIPOC art show was to support and give recognition to Black artists, Indigenous artists, and artists of color, while paying them for their craft. Students, supporting…
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Culinary students from A-B Tech Community College won best student team, student chef, and student pastry chef in the Southeast Region at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) national qualifying competition…
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Nicole Cush, Principal of the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences (SILSA) of Asheville. Photo: Carol Spags Nicole Cush is the principal of SILSA, the School of Inquiry and Life…
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(L-R): Ameena Batada, UNC Asheville health and wellness faculty; Safi Martin, chief operating officer, Hood Huggers International; DeWayne Barton, founder/CEO, Hood Huggers International; Kimberly van Noort, interim chancellor of UNC…
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Eric Kowalczyk and Bakari Sellers to moderate panel discussion on Equal Justice Now Bail and Police Reform. SALISBURY, NC – Famed civil rights attorney and recent NAACP Image Award recipient…
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(L-R) A-B Tech President John Gossett, Duane Adams, Sophie Dixon, and Leronica Casey. A-B Tech’s “No Limits” radio show was founded in 2013 in collaboration with WRES 100.7 FM radio,…
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Parent and community involvement is extraordinarily important and can help improve education. Buncombe County staff presented a briefing at the Feb. 7 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners…