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Ami Worthen

Writer and collaborator for justice and liberation. Celebrating community action and cultural diversity.

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Action, Arts, Stories
Intersectional perspectives with Angélica Wind, executive director of Our VOICE.

Community Media

January 23, 2018February 1, 2018 Ami W

Who shapes our collective narrative and how? Today I’m fired up about the positive potential of community media. According to Wikipedia, “Community media is any form of media that is created and controlled by a community, either a geographic community or a community of identity or interest. Community media is … Continue reading Community Media

Action, Arts3 Comments

Mountain of Words & More

November 8, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

Let’s celebrate the power of words! I am proud to be a part of the 2017 Mountain of Words Write-A-Thon fundraiser for Asheville Writers in the Schools & Community (AWITSC). For this, I’ll be writing up a storm between now and … Continue reading Mountain of Words & More

Arts, Equity, History

News and Notes

November 2, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

“On this year’s Dia De Los Muertos, we are remembering those killed by the Prison Industrial Complex. From jails to detention centers, police and ICE collaborations to the targeting of our people, we are lifting up the death-dealing realities in … Continue reading News and Notes

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A Medley of Stories

August 31, 2017November 14, 2018 Ami W

My ROOTS Week experience included daily “Undoing Oppressions” workshops. You can find me in the picture below at one of those workshops during an exercise about intersectionality. The complexities are overwhelming, and essential to face. I’m still processing the insights … Continue reading A Medley of Stories

Action, Arts

Made for These Times

August 17, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

“We are so lucky to be a alive at this moment in history!” my friend D exclaimed today. I was surprised by his statement. As a gay, multi-ethnic son of first generation immigrants, D certainly has reason to feel threatened … Continue reading Made for These Times

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Trauma and Healing

June 22, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

The news these days is heartbreaking. As oppression has always been. My skin color means I will never fully understand the trauma of racism. My heart calls me to feel as much as I can, and to be of service … Continue reading Trauma and Healing

Arts, History

Disrupt and Dismantle

June 8, 2017December 9, 2017 Ami W

Public art and monuments can influence the collective narrative. They can provoke new possibilities or perpetuate old systems. They can impact identity and self-perception. Today I am reflecting on the public art of the When Women Disrupt tour and on Confederate … Continue reading Disrupt and Dismantle

Action, Arts, Music

Engaging Through the Arts

May 31, 2017December 9, 2017 Ami W

It is my belief that the arts are essential for healing and transformation, that it takes creativity and creative expression to bring new paradigms into being. In that spirit, today’s post focuses on local arts-related events and news. So much … Continue reading Engaging Through the Arts

Action, Arts, Equity

Culture & Politics

May 10, 2017December 9, 2017 Ami W

Today I’m sharing a list of cultural and political tidbits. Ministry of Hats: This month’s Bold Life Magazine‘s has a great cover story about Sandra Suber, owner of Ianodell’s Hat Shop in Mills River. “Though the church-hat tradition hasn’t caught on … Continue reading Culture & Politics

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April’s Array

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 Ami W

This April will offer an array of awesome events related to equity and inclusion in Asheville. A range of opportunities to listen to and learn from local (and national) African American and Latino leaders and creators. I’ve compiled a list of suggestions to … Continue reading April’s Array

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