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Action, History
African American Historic Marker Asheville, NC

Historic Markers Project

January 3, 2018April 13, 2018 Ami W

Leaders from the historically African American neighborhoods of Shiloh, Burton Street, East End and Stumptown are partnering with the Asheville-Buncombe African American Heritage Commission (AAHC) on the installation of historic markers in their neighborhoods. The goal of the historic markers … Continue reading Historic Markers Project

Arts, 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

Action, 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, 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, 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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