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Category: Reparations

Announcement of new City of Asheville Reparations Commission members

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Kim Miller

The Asheville City Council has approved five seat appointments for the Community Reparations Commission representing the five impact focus areas of criminal justice, economic development, education, health care and housing. Those members appointed by Asheville City Council are: Dewana Little – Criminal Justice Dr. Dwight B Mullen -Economic Development CiCi Weston – Education Dr. Tamarie Macon – Healthcare Joyce Harrison – [...]

2021 year in review: Keeping our masks up, Vance Monument comes down, Reparations Initiative begins — and a hero inspires us all

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

COVID continued to leave its mark on our society in 2021, including the workings of City government. But the year brought with it some wins too, including the completion of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project. The Reparations Initiative got its start. And a City employee earned a national hero award. It wasn’t all easy. Governing [...]

Application deadline for Community Reparations Commission extended

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

In response to residents requests, the City of Asheville is extending the deadline to apply to be a member of the Community Reparations Commission until January 15. The opportunity to serve is available to all residents of Asheville and Buncombe County and can be found online. ONLINE FORMS: Neighborhood Candidate Interest Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M6CG2MH Impact Focus Area [...]

Video: Get information about Asheville’s Community Reparations Commission

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville invites you to be part of its Reparations initiative! Applications are open for the Community Reparations Commission through December 22. Find more information at https://www.ashevillenc.gov/reparations. There is also one more information session coming up on December 15. Find information about it at this link. Come on, Asheville! Be part [...]

City of Asheville opens applications and nominations for the Community Reparations Commission

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville Reparations Initiative is seeking nominations and applications for the Community Reparations Commission. Applications opened on November 19 with nominations and applications to be accepted through December 22. The Community Reparations Commission is charged with coming up with recommendations to City Council to repair the harm done by decades of racial discrimination and [...]

Announcement of new City of Asheville Reparations Commission members

2021 year in review: Keeping our masks up, Vance Monument comes down, Reparations Initiative begins — and a hero inspires us all

Application deadline for Community Reparations Commission extended

Video: Get information about Asheville’s Community Reparations Commission

City of Asheville opens applications and nominations for the Community Reparations Commission

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