In recent months, the Reparations Commission has been active, promoting new initiatives. While their objectives are undoubtedly well-intentioned, the proposed methods and financial implications raise significant concerns, particularly about the…
Since July 2023, Buncombe County and the City of Asheville have been entrenched in what they dub the "Stop the Harm" audit. This initiative, recommended by the Community Reparations Commission…
Please check their website for updates. The website provides notice that the next meeting will be held on January 9 (instead of January 16). Whether at Harrah's or Buncombe County…
More Information: Reparations Impact Focus Area- Criminal Justice Work Group Meeting, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6 - 8pm - (buncombecounty.org) Community Reparations Commission website: Community Reparations Commission – The City of…
More information: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/commissioners/default.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D161691245 Community Reparations Commission website: Community Reparations Commission - The City of Asheville (ashevillenc.gov)
In North Carolina, the statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The purpose of a primary is to narrow the field of candidates for the general election in November. While already…
When I first heard about the Asheville City Council’s intent to vote on “reparations for black Asheville”, I honestly thought that the person who told me about it was joking.…
