Asheville Rallies for Immigration Justice, Bulldogs Face USC Upstate in Rivalry Game

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, January 21st. We're starting this Wednesday with some significant activity happening right here in our community. Yesterday marked the first anniversary of President Trump's second term, and that sparked a nationwide movement that brought hundreds of people to Pack Square for what organizers called the Asheville Stop ICE Terror demonstration. Protesters were voicing concerns about recent immigration enforcement actions, including an incident in Minneapolis where federal agents fatally shot a 37-year-old mother. Demonstrators marched through downtown with messages of solidarity, and local resident Alaina Drawdy emphasized that love means action, calling on the community to stand up for those who need protection and support. This protest was part of a coordinated nationwide walkout, with similar demonstrations happening in Washington, Cleveland, Santa Fe, and other cities from coast to coast. If you're interested in these ongoing conversations about immigration policy and community safety, there are several grassroots organizations and labor unions actively engaged in dialogue right here in Asheville. Shifting gears to something fun happening tonight, if you're a sports fan, head over to Kimmel Arena where UNC Asheville Women's Basketball is taking on USC Upstate for the Ingles I-26 Rivalry game. Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. Here's a great community angle: the teams are running a canned food drive, so if you bring a minimum of three canned goods, you'll get free admission. The Bulldogs come into tonight at 7 and 12 overall, and they're looking strong defensively, ranking in the top 50 nationally for field goal percentage defense. It's a perfect opportunity to catch some competitive college basketball while supporting a good cause that feeds families in our community. The Bulldogs have been playing solid defense this season and recently picked up a win at Presbyterian, so expect an exciting matchup tonight against USC Upstate, who are currently riding a four-game winning streak in this rivalry series. So whether you're engaged with the broader conversations about community and policy happening in Pack Square, or you're looking for a fun evening of college sports and community service, Asheville's got plenty going on today. This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.