Recommended for Grades: 6 and up
View complete interviews and oral histories housed at the UNCA library, click HERE
This 15 panel exhibit explores the events, legislation and actions of people that led to the desegregation of Buncombe County from the 1950’s to the present time. The exhibit highlights the accomplishments of the brave students of ASCORE (Asheville Student Committee on Racial Equality) who worked to integrate schools and businesses in WNC in the 1950's and 1960's.
A copy of "With All Deliberate Speed:" is permanently installed in the Stephens-Lee recreation center in Asheville.
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Center for Diversity Education, 1 University Heights, CPO 1200, Asheville, NC 28804
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