The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County

06/17/2026

Today, the City of Asheville officially proclaimed Juneteenth, recognizing the significance of this day and the ongoing pursuit of freedom, justice, and opportunity for all.

We are grateful to the City of Asheville for this proclamation and proud to partner in presenting a week of celebration, education, reflection, and community. Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

06/17/2026

The Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County is proud to support and promote this upcoming NAACP Asheville event at St. James AME Church focused on voting and voter registration.

This event is free to attend, and donations are welcome.

We encourage our community to come out, get informed, and help strengthen civic engagement.

06/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Kente Kitchen and Chef Ramona Young for providing the beautiful catering for the kickoff of our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration.

The delicious spread was more than a meal—it created a welcoming space for fellowship, reflection, and community as we gathered to honor the legacy of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner.

06/16/2026

✨ Join Us for a Meaningful Juneteenth Week Kickoff ✨

The City of Asheville is proud to partner with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County as they host a week of Juneteenth events celebrating freedom, history, and community.

📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 5:30–8 p.m.
📍 Stephens-Lee Community Center

Join us for Celebrating the Community, an evening of reflection, remembrance, and inspiration.

The program will feature the annual memorial honoring civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, who were murdered on June 21, 1964, while working to advance voting rights during Freedom Summer.

Attendees will also be among the first to view the debut of a new documentary highlighting the history and impact of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. The film explores the life and legacy of Dr. Oralene Simmons, the creation of the Asheville Prayer Breakfast, and the Association’s lasting contributions to communities across Western North Carolina.

Learn More : https://ow.ly/RJTh50Z89lw

06/14/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth!

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, Inc., in partnership with the City of Asheville will host and promote a week of free events to celebrate, remember, observe, and honor the feelings of hope and progress Juneteenth inspires. These events include community celebrations, music, food, and dancing, Asheville's Downtown After 5, and our celebration gala!

“Celebrating the Community” The annual memorial program of civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, who were murdered on June 21, 1964. And the debut of a documentary video on the history and work of the MLK Association, highlighting the life of Dr. Oralene Simmons, the creation of the Asheville Prayer Breakfast, and the impact the MLK Association has had on WNC.

5:30pm-8pm at Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave. Asheville, NC 28801

06/13/2026

We are excited to see the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration featured in this month’s The Urban News.

This year’s celebration, hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, will honor the history, resilience, culture, and community that Juneteenth represents.

From honoring local changemakers and preserving Black history to community conversations, music, fashion, food, and fellowship, this week of events reflects the power of remembrance and the promise of progress.

A special thank you to The Urban News for helping share these stories and opportunities with our community.

We hope you’ll join us June 16–20 as we celebrate freedom, legacy, and the ongoing work of building a more just future.

📖 Check out the full schedule in this month’s Urban News.

06/11/2026

Freedom. History. Community.

Join the City of Asheville and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, June 16–20. 🚀

Celebrate Black history, resilience, culture, and freedom through a week of events across Asheville.

Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20

06/08/2026

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth in Asheville!

This weeklong community celebration honors freedom, resilience, history, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Through conversations, cultural events, music, film, and fellowship, we gather to remember the past while building a stronger future together.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, Inc., in partnership with the City of Asheville while host and promote a week of events to celebrate, remember, observe, and honor the feelings of hope and progress Juneteenth inspires. These events include community celeb...