Transylvania Together

Meet Jim Hardy, a resident of Brevard, North Carolina, and organizer of a four-part series on the so-called “War on Drugs.” In this podcast, Hardy discusses the reasons why the War on Drugs should be radically and urgently reconsidered. According...Read more The post The Opposite of Addiction, with Jim Hardy appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Sasha Jones, a board member of Meals on Wheels of Brevard, North Carolina. In this podcast, Sasha shares her experiences as a driver, substitute driver and board member. Of course, the primary mission of Meals on Wheels is to...Read more The post Meals on Wheels of Brevard, NC, with Board Member Sasha Jones appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Peter Mckinney, a retired executive and member of the prison ministry at St. Philips Church in Brevard, NC. Peter shares his involvement with “Charles” (not his real name), an inmate in the Craggy Correctional Facility in Asheville, and the...Read more The post The Community Side of Recidivism – Meet Peter McKinney appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Mark Burrows, Director of Transylvania County Planning and Community Development. Mark shares his stories about the history of the area, some of the goals for the county and the wonderful character of our people. With this release of the...Read more The post Meet Mark Burrows, Director of Transylvania County Planning and Community Development appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Nicola Karesh, a writer, poet, community activist and a playful spirit.  Nicola writes for the Transylvania Times about the Rosenwald community.  She also organizes events in our community including the Faces of Freedom Exhibition.  She is originally from Jamacia...Read more The post Meet Nicola Karesh, a Writer, Poet, Community Activist and a Playful Spirit appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Kyle Tinsley, Graduate of Brevard High School and former leader of the Acceptance Club. He was interviewed by the Transylvania NAACP’s summer intern Sam Farrar. This is an amazing interview of love and the power of focusing on good...Read more The post Meet Kyle Tinsley, Graduate of Brevard High School and former leader of the Acceptance Club appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Bobby Jones of Cedar Mountain, NC. His grandfather was Solomon Jones of Solomon Jones Road, the road to Pretty Place. Bobby grew up running these mountains, fishing the streams and helping his family make ends meet. Sometimes that meant...Read more The post Meet Bobby Jones of Cedar Mountain, NC. His grandfather was Solomon Jones of Solomon Jones Road, the road to Pretty Place. appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet the founder of Transylvania Indivisible. David Williams.  Indivisible is a resistance group in Transylvania County working locally, regionally and nationally.  All are welcome to join.  The group is not about the left or right.  It is about a moral...Read more The post Meet the founder of Transylvania Indivisible. David Williams. appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Lucia Gerdes, owner of the Cedar Mountain Cafe.  Her personal stories and international experience made us shake our heads and even made our jaws drop.  Well worth a listen.  It was a windy day and some of the audio...Read more The post How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped Cedar Mountain, NC get a new cafe appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Dal Davis wears many hats at Brevard College.  He is a student, a leader and organizer of the first Pride community event on campus.  He was gracious enough to share his story with us and we hope you enjoy it. The post Meet Dal Davis, a student at Brevard College appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.