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Action, Equity, History1 Comment

Staying Open in October

October 4, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

The heaviness of things cannot be denied. A natural response is to close up and hide. And certainly making time for quiet introspection is healthy and necessary. At the same time, moving towards the light of love requires being open. … Continue reading Staying Open in October

Action, Equity, History

Keystone Voices

July 24, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

“In these challenging times we need black and brown female voices more than ever, so that our nation’s song of freedom is truly in tune with our moral consciousness, and that keystone voices keep us in rhythm with justice and … Continue reading Keystone Voices

Action, Arts, History2 Comments

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

History

Holding History

June 16, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

Who shapes our memory? As my long-time readers know, I have a strong interest in history. Like many others, I believe understanding history is key to understanding our present, and essential if we are to create new frameworks for the … Continue reading Holding History

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, Equity, History

The Collective Narrative

March 16, 2017March 22, 2017 Ami W

I first heard the phrase “collective narrative” from Darin Waters, PhD in 2014 and it lit up my mind. His insights awakened me to the impact the stories we are immersed in have on how we see ourselves and each other. How our society operates. … Continue reading The Collective Narrative

Action, Arts, History4 Comments

Being Moved

March 3, 2017December 9, 2017 Ami W

Yesterday, within the space of a few hours, I found myself being moved to tears by three stories. Today I will share them with you. The first story, “Saving Nina Simone’s Birthplace as an Act of Art and Politics,” is … Continue reading Being Moved

Arts, History, Music

Miami and Asheville

February 20, 2017December 9, 2017 Ami W

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

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It can be a Lonely Planet when people are rendered invisible

January 11, 2017January 19, 2017 Ami W

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

Equity, History, Music

Jump Into January

January 4, 2017January 19, 2017 Ami W

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

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