My intention with this blog is to focus on positive local action towards a more equitable and vibrant community. But tragedy in Charleston last week has been overwhelming my thoughts. I feel such grief for the families and community that … Continue reading Grieve. Act.
Summer is here, and there are a few grassroots, community-based summer programs that I’d like to highlight, and encourage you to support. The importance of positive, enriching activities for youth cannot be overemphasized. G.R.A.C.E. For Teens Summer Program A program … Continue reading Summer Programs to Support
Asheville: From Slavery to Freedom, April 26, 2015 from 5 – 6:30 pm at Pack Square, will commemorate a significant date in Asheville’s history, never before publicly recognized to my knowledge. Co-sponsored by the Center for Diversity Education and Date My … Continue reading Asheville Slaves Liberated on April 26, 1865
In case you missed it, the Asheville Blade recently posted a great interview with Dr. Darin Waters of UNC Asheville, full of valuable historical information and insights. Click here to read it! photo by max cooper for the asheville blade Continue reading An Interview with Darin Waters
There are three things going on next week that I’d like to highlight. Authentic Communities Summit (ACS) This summit, which begins on Tuesday night March 24, is is “a multi-day convening aimed at advancing the local economies movement through innovation, … Continue reading Authenticity, Action and Art
Lately it feels to me like everything has sped up. I have been seeing an upsurge of action around equity and racial justice in Asheville, not to mention the signs of a cultural shift in the air. This gives me … Continue reading On My Radar
There are hearts beating strong with love and power that grace my life. The hearts of friends and neighbors who face challenges I can never fully understand. Visionaries calling for a paradigm shift that will lift us all up, especially … Continue reading Hearts in Hillcrest
There have been a few articles related to racial diparities and our collective historical memory that have come out recently that I believe are really worth your time to read. Two feature Dr. Dwight Mullen, two feature Dr. Darin Waters, … Continue reading Recommended Articles Round Up
Today I get to share some bittersweet news about Chiva, a rad mobile muti-purpose outreach project that I’ve written about before on this blog. The news is this: Chiva, LLC, which was founded by Victor Palomino, Sarah Nuñez, and Carolina … Continue reading Changes for Chiva
It’s time to talk again about our collective historical memory. The Center for Diversity Education is currently collecting signatures on a petition to Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioners regarding plans to repair the Vance Monument, thanks to fundraising efforts … Continue reading Monuments Matter!
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