“I agree with Ms. Antanette Mosley. Let’s use that money to repair damage done to our Black neighbors and businesses downtown.”
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The cultural divide: A Jew in Asheville
“There were three distinct cultures in the Asheville I grew up in, and describing the dynamics and relationships among them is difficult.”
Beyond a monument: Creating change for local Black communities
“This raises the question of what funds are being used for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and how they can be better allocated all around to create a positive cycle of change.”
Despite decaying masonry, St. James AME Church remains Black community cornerstone
The Rev. Brent La Prince Edwards says that with gatherings now happening virtually, the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity for his church to embark on a $571,000 renovation project without displacing worship services and other events.
Hidden history: Shining a light on African-American achievements
“So if we are going to rise forth, let us begin to courageously open the gates of true intellect and research and let go of holding back hidden facts in fear.”
