In Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, a transformative event reshaped American history. It was then that the last enslaved people in the United States finally learned they were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This pivotal moment, the true end of slavery, is honored annually as Juneteenth, or Freedom Day. […]
This special screening features a series of short films produced by PBS NC that shine a light on our region’s rivers and the communities working to protect them. From disaster response to long-term conservation, these powerful stories highlight what it means to build a safer, more sustainable future. Following the screening (just under an hour), […]
This September, EarthShare NC returns with the 2nd Annual NC Climate Week—equipping individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and governments to work individually and collectively on climate solutions and resilience across North Carolina. We’re talking about proven solutions and discussing how to deploy them across every sector. Through five days of virtual learning, one-on-one consultation sessions, and community […]
Imagine if taking the bus was convenient, reliable, direct, and easy to access. Could this be the future of public transit in Asheville? Right now, Asheville is undergoing a redesign of our bus service and our city has an important choice to make about how we want this system to work. If our goal is to get […]