Resources and interviews shedding light on important issues facing the WNC community.
Aisha Adams chat's with Asheville's own J Hackett about Grindfest 2023, a three-day carnival-themed event packed with excitement, education, and entertainment. The event will take place from May 26-28, 2023, in Asheville, NC, and is designed to promote and support...
Tina White speaks with Adrian Parra and Ash Marquis of Youth OUTright about some of the societal issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth in our region and what their organization can do to help. Youth OUTright is "the only youth advocacy and leadership non-profit organization...
The Asheville View's Kirby Winner chops it up with Chef Clarence Robinson, who talks about his craft and brings a special dish. Links referenced in the show: Cooking with Comedy Catering: https://cookingwithcomedyavl.com/ Instagram: @cooking_withcomedy Facebook:...
In this episode we learn about the Land of Sky P20 Council and the services they provide for students, educators, and job seekers. The P20 Council is composed of key stakeholders from four North Carolina counties that foster educational attainment that leads to...
Kahlani Jackson talks to BET's "Sistas" actor Trinity Whiteside about how his his work began with Tyler Perry Studios, his role on Tyler Perry's "Sistas" and some things he's learned along the way.
In 2022, COVID-19 is still here and affecting our daily lives. Aisha talks with members of the NC CEAL team about who they are, what they do, and their ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus. To learn more about the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) visit...
Filmed live at Asheville Community Theatre, Myriam Weber talks to multi-talented musician and entertainer Leeda Lyric Jones about her musical journey and plays a musical word-association game. To learn more about Leeda 'Lyric' Jones and purchase her music, visit...
Ever visited the Kimpton Hotel Arras in downtown Asheville? Kirby sits with the general manager David McCartney to learn about some of the hotel's history, amenities and secrets.For more of The Asheville View, visit theAVLview.com
Buncombe Pre-K is a community effort to make it easier for families to find and apply to publicly funded pre-kindergarten (pre-k) programs. Aisha Adams talks to three of the people involved about the program and how to take advantage of it. For more of The Asheville...
Local Asheville entrepreneur and business owner Trina Jackson displays some of her fashion designs for us. Recorded at Kimpton Hotel Arras in downtown Asheville, NC.
Doctors Stephanie Baker from Elon University and David Wohl of UNC Chapel Hill speak with The Asheville View's Aisha Adams about debunking the leading motivations behind COVID vaccine hesitancy.
In Ask the Doctor, we take doctors from all around the world and ask them the questions you want to know. In this episode, Aisha interviews Dr. Woodsmall. Dr. Woodsmall is a Retired USAF major, PhD, author, activist, and former candidate for Congress. Check out Dr....
Tiece Ruffin has past teaching experiences as a licensed special educator (K-12) and reading educator (K-12) teaching youth with and without disabilities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in both rural and urban contexts. Additionally, her teaching...
Ever wish you could do a life swap? Find out who Aisha, Kirby and Myriam wish they could swap lives with.
The hosts discuss back to school and the achievement gap.
Drag shows have become a vibrant and inclusive form of entertainment, celebrating creativity, self-expression, and the LGBTQ+ community. Attending a drag show can be a thrilling experience, and Asheville’s scene has significantly grown. but it's important to be aware...
As Asheville's summer months have arrived, so does the potential threat of extreme heat. These prolonged periods of extreme heat can have severe consequences, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the homeless. In this blog post, we will explore the dangers...
Will you lead Asheville toward a bright future? Thrive Executive Director Job Posting Position Summary: Thrive Asheville is seeking a dynamic, innovative and experienced leader to guide our vital organization from rapid growth to maturity, ensuring that Thrive...
One of the things I’ve struggled with for a long time is anxiety. That electrical feeling that leaves you restless, stressed, and worried with no rational reason. A lot of articles suggest similar ways to cope and manage anxiety, but most don’t work for me or I am...
Teachers are the most selfless and hardworking people I know. We are also the most questioned, sometimes disrespected, and often underpaid. We all know that one does not get into this career for the money; we do it for the love of the kids, the love of living a life...
The Asheville View” is a daytime-style talk web series hosted by Aisha Adams, Kirby Winner, Myiram Weber, Tina White, and Kahlani Jackson. The show serves as a morning cup of coffee for equity advocates across the South.
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