Asheville-area artists hear “no” on a regular basis, yet develop the grit and determination to keep going.

Asheville-area artists hear “no” on a regular basis, yet develop the grit and determination to keep going.
Asheville made national headlines the night of June 2, when Asheville Police Department officers destroyed medical supplies and forcibly handled volunteer medics during international protests for racial justice. Xpress spoke with several people present at the medic station; they say the reasons for their outrage go far beyond the damage to supplies.