Miami and Asheville
This week I have the good fortune of being at the Virginia Key Grassroots Festival on Virginia Key in Miami, FL. This festival is the sister to the Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival in Trumansburg, NY and the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival … Continue reading Miami and Asheville
Another Round Up!
Today’s post is another round up of news and events. Several readers have told me recently that they find these lists that I compile helpful, as they learn about things that might not have known about otherwise. That makes me happy, … Continue reading Another Round Up!
Black Male Professionals to Convene
The Buncombe County page in this month’s Urban News has a story that I wrote in collaboration with Lisa Eby about a new group for Black male professionals that is forming. Click here for a PDF, here’s the text: Local community … Continue reading Black Male Professionals to Convene
Black History Month and the Arts
We dream and work for a day where the history we learn is inclusive, where there is no need for a “Black History Month” because our lives and our stories are not segregated. That day is not here, and for those … Continue reading Black History Month and the Arts
Randy Weston’s Musical Odyssey
This week’s Mountain Xpress has a piece I wrote about musician Randy Weston. I’ve known Randy for over a decade, and it was a treat to learn more about him. He’s a true local, born and raised in Weaverville in a musical … Continue reading Randy Weston’s Musical Odyssey
AVL News & Events+
And the work and wonder continues. This week’s Mountain Xpress has a great feature on Hood Tours, “(IN)Sightseeing: Hood Tours share the history and future of black Asheville.” (Click the title to read the whole story.) Excerpt: “‘How do you create … Continue reading AVL News & Events+
On Marches and Intersectionality
The Women’s Marches around the world on January 21 were awe-inspiring. Beautiful resistance. I honor everyone who participated. We can build on this momentum. At the same time, there are problematic elements to the marches that I would like to discuss, … Continue reading On Marches and Intersectionality
The Next Generation Steps Up
My January article for Buncombe County for the Urban News highlights two youth-led initiatives: Me2We MLK Youth Summit (which was held on Monday) and Word on the Street (which I am happy to feature here again). It can be downloaded as a … Continue reading The Next Generation Steps Up
It can be a Lonely Planet when people are rendered invisible
This is a belated but still relevant post about last December’s announcement by the Lonely Planet naming Asheville, NC as the “#1 Best in the U.S. Travel 2017 Destination.” With the announcement came this video: Sigh. When it came out, … Continue reading It can be a Lonely Planet when people are rendered invisible
Jump Into January
Let’s jump into January! There is a lot going on this month… Upcoming Events: Tips for Teens All month, Firestorm Cafe & Books is giving their tips to Word on the Street. I love Firestorm and I love WOTS! Be sure to … Continue reading Jump Into January
