“What message are we really giving to all of our city residents? That only white people count?”
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Letter writer: You can’t change or erase history
“Should we change the name of the Lincoln Memorial and the many other buildings and monuments that pay tribute to the great men and women of their time?”
Letter writer: History (and Vance) shouldn’t be subject to current approval
“History should be left alone to be understood and appreciated. It should not be a matter of current approval. Some of us respect Vance.”
Letter writer: Remove Vance’s name from downtown monument
“Other U.S. cities are removing Confederate symbology and monuments. Let’s not waste any more time — Asheville needs to join them, now.”
When past is present: Zeb Vance and his monument
“Wouldn’t it be nice have a few more parks, squares, green spaces, libraries and Urban Trail stops named after other important figures in Asheville’s and Western North Carolina’s history? You might be surprised by how many are not white males.”
Vance Monument rededication set for Saturday
A rededication ceremony for the Vance Monument is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the foot of the monument in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville.
Soaring ideals: Rethinking Asheville’s Vance Monument
“I urge all those attending the June 6 rededication to see it as the time to reconsider this person and time period, in part, as cultural artifacts. Rather than focusing only on honor and glory, I implore speakers and audience members alike to face history’s shadow side, and our own, to address this complex story in a way that embraces all the impacts.”
Letter writer: Vance Monument debate raises issue of American historical amnesia
“As a transplanted Northerner, I have always been amazed that the South wants to glorify its past Confederate history while being so quick to overlook its true history, both past and present, of violence, hate, impoverishment and economic and chattel slavery of people. “
Honor system: Vance Monument restoration raises troubling questions
The upcoming restoration of the Vance monument is said to honor the memory of Zebulon Vance, Confederate military officer and wartime governor. But there’s another side to this story. By many accounts, Vance was a white supremacist who supported and profited from slavery. Many are saying that it’s important to consider what ideals and what history the momunment reflects — and also what is absent.
Vance Monument restoration service, e-cigarette regulation on City Council agenda
Here’s a sneak-peak at the March 10 meeting of Asheville’s city council.
In photos: Asheville responds to Eric Garner decision
Protesters took to the streets in Asheville in the wake of the Dec. 3 grand jury decision not to indict NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo in the July 2014 death of Staten Island resident Eric Garner. (lead photo by John Penley)
Activists say transgender people still face uphill battle in Asheville
Activists who gathered Thursday night, Nov. 20, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TdoR) say there is ongoing danger toward transgender people living in Asheville, and it may not be an issue that is on people’s radar. “There is danger for transgender people living in Asheville. I know of transgender women who have faced danger […]
Landmark Decision
There are naming rights and there are naming not-so-rights.
Local group marches against chemtrails and geoengineering
A small but passionate group promoted awareness on the chemtrail and geoengineering issue on Saturday, Aug. 25. [By guest contributor Doug Johnson]
24 Occupy Asheville protesters arrested at Vance Monument for violating park curfew
Lt. Wilke of the Asheville Police Department informs Occupy protesters of their options, including that they face arrest for remaining in the park past 10 p.m.
Photos by Bill Rhodes
A vigil in defense of educational access
If you happened to walk or drive past the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville on Tuesday, Feb. 1, you probably noticed a sign-toting group gathered there. The monument’s a regular spot for protesters and those trying to raise awareness about various issues. In this case, the group was part of a state-wide protest — Vigils in Defense of Educational Access.
photos by Jerry Nelson