When it seems as though we find ourselves in a world of binaries – the rich and the poor, the Democrats and the Republicans, the...[Read More]
Native American Heritage Month
Articles I recently had the opportunity to interview my friend Crystal Weaver. She is a single mother who eats well, exercises at least 6 days a...[Read More]
When I moved to North Carolina by myself I came not knowing anyone here. I just wanted a change of scenery and North Carolina was...[Read More]
One of my favorite poets died recently — Mary Oliver. At the end of her poem “Summer Day” she challenges me, “Tell me, what is...[Read More]
There was nothing else I ever wanted to do than be a teacher. The thought of standing up in front of a classroom giving students...[Read More]
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Women AdvaNCe is proud to present the partial lineup for the 2018 Women’s Summit: Women Moving Mountains. Please check back frequently, because more updates are...[Read More]
Frida Kahlo said “I paint my own reality,” and that is what Asheville-based Ginger Huebner has been doing for almost 10 years. With a Masters...[Read More]
By Alexandra Sirota, Director, Budget & Tax Center One would think that legislative leaders would be proud of yet another round of cutting taxes for...[Read More]
Last Monday, my daughter came home with an unusual handout in her folder. It was not a fundraiser for inevitably embarrassing pictures of my child....[Read More]
When I was in middle school, it was the norm for all of the kids to group themselves based on physical characteristics. Black kids sat...[Read More]