Education

A-B Tech had one of its most special graduation ceremonies on June 8 as the 2022-23 High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates received their diplomas before a packed auditorium of friends…

The NAACP’s travel advisory for Black people considering a visit or move to Florida has less to do with potential travelers and more to do with rallying the Black residents…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

(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…