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Equity, History, Montford & Stumptown

History, accountability, and home

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the whiteness within me

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Beyond the “serve us” industry

Action

pieces of the puzzle

Action, Equity8 Comments

White folks: Turn your outrage into reparations

Arts, Equity, History, Music4 Comments

Reckoning with cultural extraction

History, Montford & Stumptown, Stories2 Comments

Numbers vs. narratives

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Ami W

The onset of the pandemic and quarantine in 2020 inspired a deeper awareness of my relationship with my neighborhood, leading me to extensively research its history.  On the land of the Anigiduwagi (Cherokee) is Asheville’s census tracts 2 and 3, … Continue reading Numbers vs. narratives

History, Montford & Stumptown, Music1 Comment

Mooseman’s Records

May 26, 2022June 6, 2022 Ami W

A few years ago, our friend Damion “DJ Supaman” Smith called to see if my sweetie Jason Krekel could take some boxes of records that were his father’s, Cleo “Mooseman” Shivers. He did not have room in his apartment, and … Continue reading Mooseman’s Records

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my own oppression

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Ami W

Recently I was returned to a felt sense of my own oppression.  Through intentional choices and good fortune, I’ve finally been able to shape my life so the majority of my interactions are with people I trust. Connecting with an … Continue reading my own oppression

History, Montford & Stumptown, Stories

Montford & Stumptown Stories

February 20, 2022June 26, 2022 Ami W

When I last wrote, it was wonderings on water. Today, I am examining earth; specifically the patch of soil upon which I live. The rooted love I feel here.  My spirit holds so many stories of this place, stories I’ve … Continue reading Montford & Stumptown Stories

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Sinkhole revelations

January 9, 2022January 10, 2022 Ami W

My mind keeps drifting to the big sinkhole on the corner of Montford Ave and E. Waneta.  As I understand it, water has long flowed through that area. My heart throbs in a particular way as I picture the spot … Continue reading Sinkhole revelations

History, Stories

Grief and gratitude

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 Ami W

This year I’ve spent a lot of time walking around my neighborhood crying. The more I research the history of the place where I live, the more pain and loss I uncover. Processing that pain has become a central part … Continue reading Grief and gratitude

History, Stories4 Comments

Remembrance, remembrance, remembrance

October 26, 2021February 20, 2022 Ami W

Gratitude to those who are organizing these essential opportunities for remembrance. They are critical to creating a community where such violence and exploitation is impossible. Buncombe Community Remembrance Project Markers Installation “In order to move forward, we have to confront … Continue reading Remembrance, remembrance, remembrance

Action, Arts

Onward in October

October 11, 2021 Ami W

“Another turn of the wheel,” a friend recently noted as we discussed loss and love and the brilliance of a red fall leaf. Life presents reasons to feel grief and gratitude over and over. And so we keep taking care … Continue reading Onward in October

Action, Equity, Media

Anti-Blackness and Media Reparations

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Ami W

Anti-Blackness permeates the soul of our society. And while many are actively eradicating and healing from it, the fact remains that it continues to shape every area of our lives. As a writer, I am particularly aware of the ways … Continue reading Anti-Blackness and Media Reparations

Action, Arts, Media, Stories

Nourish Hope

August 29, 2021 Ami W

Friends, as I’ve mentioned, I’ve been using my personal writing time for a long-term project, and have not had space to write for this site. In lieu of an essay, here are two recently released treasures to fortify your heart, … Continue reading Nourish Hope

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