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
What’s Up With Asheville?
Here’s a a song I wrote and then recorded with Jason Krekel and Sheneika Smith at my house. Click here or use the player below to listen and download for free if you’d like. I look forward to conversations about … Continue reading What’s Up With Asheville?
Grieve. Act.
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 Programs to Support
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 Slaves Liberated on April 26, 1865
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
An Interview with Darin Waters
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
Authenticity, Action and Art
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
On My Radar
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
Ami Worthen 