Good News for the New Year
For my first Asheville Action post of 2016, I want to share some positive stories with you. As I thought about what to include, I happily discovered a plethora of things to celebrate. It reminded me of the power of looking for forward movement, even as … Continue reading Good News for the New Year
Awareness–>Action
Awareness –> Action My most recent post, “Asheville, Invest in Black-led Solutions,” generated a strong response. Many of you, with a greater understanding of how systemic racism operates in our community, have asked, “What can I do?” Since that post was primarily a case … Continue reading Awareness–>Action
Asheville, Invest in Black-led Solutions
The Game is Rigged The devastating cumulative impact of centuries of systemic racism on blacks in this country cannot be underestimated. It is way past time to face the fact that whites have been benefiting from a game that is … Continue reading Asheville, Invest in Black-led Solutions
On Interstates and Initiatives
Last night was the public hearing on the NC DOT’s I-26 plans. It is really frightening what they want to do. Click here for information on how to express your concern, and demand alternatives. I personally wish they’d just leave it … Continue reading On Interstates and Initiatives
The Art of Resilience
DeWayne Barton’s “The Art of Resilience” art opening, book release and poetry reading is this Friday, November 13, starting at 7 pm at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market Street. (Stop by after the Asheville High School debate if you … Continue reading The Art of Resilience
Council Candidates on How to Address Asheville’s De Facto Racial Segregation
If you read this blog and live in Asheville, I assume you have already decided who you are going to vote for in the City Council election, and perhaps you’ve already voted. While I did not make my city council … Continue reading Council Candidates on How to Address Asheville’s De Facto Racial Segregation
WNC Black History Matters
Last week’s African Americans in WNC conference was as informative, upsetting, inspiring and energizing as I had expected. From Sen. Floyd McKissick, Jr.’s educational and insightful keynote to the presentation of the incredible Isaiah Rice Photography Collection, the conference brought … Continue reading WNC Black History Matters
Second Annual African Americans in WNC Conference, Oct. 22 – 23
Not to be missed! From UNC Asheville’s website: The second annual African Americans in Western North Carolina Conference will be held Oct. 22-23, 2015 at the YMI Cultural Center and UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Union. The two-day conference is free and … Continue reading Second Annual African Americans in WNC Conference, Oct. 22 – 23
Nuestras Escuelas
You can support the Center for Participatory Change and Nuestro Centro in organizing for racial equity and language justice in Buncombe County Schools! CLICK HERE TO DONATE Details (from their Crowdrise page): The Center for Participatory Change and Nuestro Centro … Continue reading Nuestras Escuelas
Happening Soon
Here are a few things coming up: Asheville Goombay Festival – this weekend, Sept. 11 -12. I recently had the honor of meeting Lady Gloria Free, the founder of Goombay, and I wrote about her history in Asheville with the … Continue reading Happening Soon
Ami Worthen 