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SUMMARY:“Niconda Forever” – Inspiration from Her Forthcoming Book - by Niconda Garcia
DESCRIPTION:“Niconda Forever” – Inspiration from Her Forthcoming Book. Author\, community advocate\, and leadership consultant\, Niconda Garcia will present “Niconda Forever” – Inspiration from Her Forthcoming Book at the Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville. The program will take place from 2:30–4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Road\, Asheville\, NC. Niconda will present in person. We hope you will attend in person\, although a Zoom option will also be available. All are welcome. \nAsheville native\, Niconda Garcia\, brings her story to the pages of Niconda Forever\, which follows one woman’s journey to embrace her authentic self and inspire others to do the same. Through reflections on her personal life – like growing up in public housing in the Mountain South and a literal trial of teen love – Niconda shares an intimate portrait of her survival as a young Black woman in Asheville. This collection of stories from a lifetime of building community\, practicing radical self-love\, advocating for her children\, and speaking truth to power in the boardrooms of area institutions and nonprofits does more than simply reflect – it charts a path for others to follow in fighting oppression\, confronting injustice and creating meaningful change. \nWith more than 20 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit\, government\, and healthcare sectors\, Niconda Garcia helps individuals and organizations reimagine leadership\, challenge systemic barriers\, and build stronger\, more equitable communities. Her work is grounded in the lived experience of growing up in under-resourced neighborhoods\, advocating for children\, working within the criminal justice and nonprofit systems\, and helping others find their own voices for positive change.
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
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SUMMARY:AEU All-Societies Platform with Kai Bird: 'American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump'
DESCRIPTION:Kai Bird\, the Pulitzer Prize–winning coauthor of American Prometheus\, inspiration for the Oscar-winning sensation Oppenheimer\, will tell about his new book\, American Scoundrel\, a biography of Roy Cohn— the mastermind behind the current arc of American political life\, including the ascent of Donald Trump. The AEU All-Societies Platform is free to attend or stream. All virtual participants must register to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-08-16-2/
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SUMMARY:“2026 Buncombe County Bond Affordable Housing Referendum” – Parker Sloan & Debbie Alford
DESCRIPTION:“2026 Buncombe County Bond Affordable Housing Referendum” will be presented by Parker Sloan & Debbie Alford at the Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC. Parker and Debbie will join us in-person for this presentation and Q&A. A hybrid Zoom option will also be available. All are welcome to attend. \nBuncombe County voters will decide on two bonds: open space and housing. \nThis presentation and discussion will focus on the affordable housing bond ($40 million) – money to promote a diversity of housing as a foundation for affordable\, healthy\, and thriving communities\, particularly for the most vulnerable residents. Cost: estimated at $25/year per $450\,000 in home value. \nParker Sloan\, District 3 County Commissioner\, will discuss the need\, success of the prior affordable housing referendum and recommendation of the County Commissioners. \nParker has focused his career on public service\, land use policy\, and action on climate change. For his day job\, Parker is Director of Government Affairs at Advantage Renewables. Parker has a master’s degree in public administration from Western Carolina University and a bachelor’s degree in community planning and geography from Appalachian State University. Parker serves as Chair of the Climate and Environmental Stewardship Committee\, on the board of the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization\, on Buncombe County’s Affordable Housing Committee\, and on the Justice Resource Advisory Council. \nDebbie Alford\, City of Asheville\, Housing and Economic Development Department – Homeless Strategy Division\, will discuss City of Asheville housing programs and the impact of this referendum. \nDebbie is the Homeless Strategy Specialist- Training and Development with the City of Asheville’s Homeless Strategy Division\, which serves as the Lead Agency for the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC). Her background includes managing the Trinity Place Youth Shelter and strategically leading landlord engagement on the Housing Team at Homeward Bound to secure permanent housing for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Rapid Rehousing (RRH) participants.
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
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URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
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SUMMARY:"How to Live a Life of Great Value" by Jim Stokely & Lynn Brailsford
DESCRIPTION:“How to Live a Life of Great Value” will be presented by Jim Stokely and Lynn Brailsford at the Sunday\, November 15\, 2026\, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC. Jim and Lynn will join us in-person for his presentation and Q&A. A hybrid Zoom option will also be available. All are welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
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