Buncombe's first equity officer, Rachel Edens, exits after one year
Buncombe County's first chief equity and human rights officer whose roles included reducing institutional racism has left the job.
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Buncombe County's first chief equity and human rights officer whose roles included reducing institutional racism has left the job.
Two people at the center of a brutal police beating that changed the trajectory of Asheville have faced hardships in the following five years.
Two right-wing activists pleaded guilty to gun charges, saying they brought military-grade weapons to a 2020 Asheville anti-police violence protest.
A protracted conversation surrounding youth involvement in Asheville's historic Reparations Commission was tabled June 27 for more consideration.
“Despite their unfulfilled promise, the Gary convention — its debates and written program — and the later formation of NBIPP remain important events to study and learn from.”