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Reading for revelations

March 14, 2021March 15, 2021 Ami W

Here are four essays/articles I have read or re-read recently which I hope will spark revelations – and revolution. Onward. Reading for revelations White Danger: Double-Mindedness, Violence, and the Confusion of Whiteness by Autumn Brown for AORTA. The critical, uncomfortable … Continue reading Reading for revelations

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Black-led Action in Asheville

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 Ami W

Opportunities to act, support, attend, and learn: Divest from Police/Invest in Community From the Racial Justice Coalition: “In early June, Asheville’s Black community came together to develop Black Asheville Demands, the first of which was to divest from the police by … Continue reading Black-led Action in Asheville

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Redistribute resources. Now.

July 7, 2020 Ami W

“What is owed,” the recent New York Times Magazine essay by Nikole Hannah-Jones is a must read. In it, she makes an irrefutable case for reparations. Excerpt: “Financial restitution cannot end racism, of course, but it can certainly mitigate racism’s … Continue reading Redistribute resources. Now.

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Black AVL Demands

June 8, 2020July 5, 2020 Ami W

Here we are, in the midst of incredible revealing and revolution. Another world is possible. Words cannot hold what is happening. My gratitude for courageous Black leaders is infinite. My commitment to collective community care and liberation, never-ending. Asheville readers, … Continue reading Black AVL Demands

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White folks: Turn your outrage into reparations

May 31, 2020July 5, 2020 Ami W

As we know, white supremacy is a deadly virus. Patriarchy is a pandemic. Racism is a rancid poison. We lack antibodies against anti-Blackness. Yet we can continue to seek a cure. There is much to be said about this moment. … Continue reading White folks: Turn your outrage into reparations

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Transform tourism? TDA accountability?

April 27, 2020May 19, 2020 Ami W

I begin with gratitude for the community care I have been witnessing, grief for the losses we are experiencing (and have experienced), and continued hope for a just transition. While today’s post adds to my ongoing commentary on a certain … Continue reading Transform tourism? TDA accountability?

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The road to repair

March 23, 2020April 10, 2020 Ami W

Note: this piece was started before the pandemic was declared. For more depth on this moment, click here for details on the upcoming Coping with Corona Collective webinars. Very near my house, newly built “luxury” apartments will be opening soon, … Continue reading The road to repair

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Beyond the TDA

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020 Ami W

Yesterday I had the pleasure to be part of a forum hosted by the WNC Green Party called “Beyond the TDA” (need context? see the update here). I probably should have let you dear readers know about it beforehand and … Continue reading Beyond the TDA

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Townsend/Roney 2020

February 3, 2020February 6, 2020 Ami W

2020 is the year we get to elect Nicole Townsend and Kim Roney to Asheville City Council, and we start by getting them through the upcoming primary on March 3. Early voting begins February 13, click here for details. The … Continue reading Townsend/Roney 2020

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WHAT WE WANT

November 24, 2019November 26, 2019 Ami W

What do we want to flourish in our community? As my long-time readers know, my critiques of institutions are always balanced (or perhaps outweighed) by writing about the transformative work being done daily in our community. Below is some of … Continue reading WHAT WE WANT

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