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Incident at Elementary School

Incident at Elementary School

Feb 9, 2022 | , , ,

Asheville parent Karina Holloway recounts a harrowing story involving her child at a local elementary school and asks for the community's help. If you would like to contact the Asheville City School Board, go to ashevillecityschools.net

Artist Spotlight: Slay The Mic

Artist Spotlight: Slay The Mic

Jan 24, 2022 | , , ,

Kahlani talks to local radio personalities and artists Slay The Mic about their impact within the community, including STM Mulltimedia and the WBMU online radio station. For more of Slay The Mic, visit https://slaythemic.com To check out WBMU, visit...

The Buncombe County Remembrance Project

The Buncombe County Remembrance Project

Jan 3, 2022 | , , ,

The Dr. Martin Luther King Association of Buncombe County collaborated with the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama to create the Buncombe County Remembrance Project, part of a nationwide initiative to memorialize documented victims of racial violence and...

Trina Jackson debuts Je La Vois

by | May 9, 2022 | Artist Spotlight, Episodes, Interview, Season 4, Videos | 0 Comments

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.
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Women’s Month Special: What holiday would you make?

by | April 1, 2022 | Episodes, Panel Discussions, Season 4, Videos | 0 Comments

The hosts of The Asheville View talk about March being Women's Month and what women-centered holidays they would promote if they were president. Special thanks to Kimpton Hotel Arras in Downtown Asheville, NC. For more of The Asheville View, visit theAVLview.com
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Artist Spotlight: The Cast of “Transition” (featuring Asheville Community Theatre)

by | March 24, 2022 | Artist Spotlight, Episodes, Interview, Season 4, Videos | 0 Comments

Playwright & director Ria Young and the cast of her play "Transition" talk about their work with Asheville Community Theatre and the play's upcoming debut April 1st through the 3rd ,2022. To learn more about Asheville Community Theatre, buy tickets, and see other...
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Meet Buncombe County’s County Manager and new Chief Equity & Human Rights Officer

by | March 2, 2022 | Episodes, Interview, Season 4, Videos | 0 Comments

Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder and new Chief Equity & Human Rights Officer Rachel Edens talk to Aisha Adams about their roles in shaping the county's future. To learn more about the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan 2043 and to sign up for the newsletter,...
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Yoga with the Trans Yoga Teacher

by | February 23, 2022 | Episodes, Interview, Season 4, Videos | 0 Comments

Trans Yoga Teacher Allé K. teaches Kirby a few things about yoga, reiki healing, and defying stereotypes. Learn more about trans yoga and fat yoga at transyogateacher.com
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Clips

The Great Escape

The Great Escape

Feb 12, 2020 | ,

Ever wish you could do a life swap? Find out who Aisha, Kirby and Myriam wish they could swap lives with.

The Great Escape

by | February 12, 2020 | Clip, Videos | 0 Comments

Ever wish you could do a life swap? Find out who Aisha, Kirby and Myriam wish they could swap lives with.
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School Dayz

by | September 30, 2019 | Clip, Videos | 0 Comments

The hosts discuss back to school and the achievement gap.
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Counteracting Dismissive Attacks

by | August 22, 2019 | Clip, Videos | 0 Comments

From Season 1 "Braveheart" episode. You've witnessed it, dished it, or you've been the recipient... You raise a valid argument to defend yourself or others and someone dismisses you as dramatic or angry or hormonal in an attempt to lessen you and your point in the...
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I’m seen as a disruption because I exist

by | August 22, 2019 | Clip, Videos | 0 Comments

From Season 1 "Braveheart" episode. Sometimes you can be seen as a disruption simply for existing. People are penalized for things they can't control…like bringing a fish on land and hating it for not being able to breathe the air and hating it for needing the water....
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Ask the Doctor (Juice)

by | July 30, 2019 | Ask the Doctor, Clip, Videos | 0 Comments

Dear Dr. Norling, What causes skin conditions like eczema?   Meet Dr. Sharon Norling Meet the Hosts: Dr. Sharon Norling Twitter: @DrSharonNorling Instagram: @drsharonnorling
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The Asheville View – LIVE to Film Taping 

The Asheville View – LIVE to Film Taping 

at Asheville Community Theatre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2022 The Asheville View – LIVE to Film Taping  at Asheville Community Theatre You’re invited to attend a live taping of the groundbreaking Asheville talk show, The Asheville View. Hosted by Aisha Adams,...

Finding Time for Me

Finding Time for Me

Meetings. Deadlines. Appointments. Kids. Chores. Bills. Covid (still). Take a look at your calendar; some are juggling more; some are juggling less. As you review the items, do you see what’s missing? More likely than not, there isn't a single mention about time for...

10 Cringeworthy Things That Shouldn’t Be Said to Gay Men

10 Cringeworthy Things That Shouldn’t Be Said to Gay Men

For this first blog post of the new year, I decided to ask some of my fellow gay men about some of the phrases, questions and assumptions that were made by our heterosexual counterparts. We understand people think these are meant to be compliments or genuine...

Don’t Ask Mark Robinson to Resign. Seek His Redemption.

Don’t Ask Mark Robinson to Resign. Seek His Redemption.

Many are calling for Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson to resign in light of his unrepentant hate speech against the LGBTQ community. I believe that these demands fall short and misdirect our attention. We need to speak out to Christian leaders and their...

Don’t Cancel Chappelle. Put Him in the Spotlight.

Don’t Cancel Chappelle. Put Him in the Spotlight.

image by Allec Gomes Spotlights are a funny thing. They illuminate everything they touch, often in disturbingly sharp relief. But try to examine the spotlight itself and its brilliance will blind you. I have long admired Dave Chappelle as a spotlight for racial...

The Asheville View – LIVE to Film Taping 

by | May 13, 2022 | Aisha Adams, Articles, News, News and Updates, Updates | 0 Comments

at Asheville Community Theatre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2022 The Asheville View – LIVE to Film Taping  at Asheville Community Theatre You’re invited to attend a live taping of the groundbreaking Asheville talk show, The Asheville View. Hosted by Aisha Adams,...
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Finding Time for Me

by | April 19, 2022 | Articles, Guest Author: Angel Lewis | 0 Comments

Meetings. Deadlines. Appointments. Kids. Chores. Bills. Covid (still). Take a look at your calendar; some are juggling more; some are juggling less. As you review the items, do you see what’s missing? More likely than not, there isn't a single mention about time for...
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10 Cringeworthy Things That Shouldn’t Be Said to Gay Men

by | January 21, 2022 | Articles, Kirby Winner | 0 Comments

For this first blog post of the new year, I decided to ask some of my fellow gay men about some of the phrases, questions and assumptions that were made by our heterosexual counterparts. We understand people think these are meant to be compliments or genuine...
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Don’t Ask Mark Robinson to Resign. Seek His Redemption.

by | October 26, 2021 | Articles, Tina White | 0 Comments

Many are calling for Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson to resign in light of his unrepentant hate speech against the LGBTQ community. I believe that these demands fall short and misdirect our attention. We need to speak out to Christian leaders and their...
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Don’t Cancel Chappelle. Put Him in the Spotlight.

by | October 18, 2021 | Articles, Tina White | 0 Comments

image by Allec Gomes Spotlights are a funny thing. They illuminate everything they touch, often in disturbingly sharp relief. But try to examine the spotlight itself and its brilliance will blind you. I have long admired Dave Chappelle as a spotlight for racial...
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About

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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Hosts

Aisha Adams

Kirby Winner

Myriam Weber

Tina White

Kahlani Jackson