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History, Montford & Stumptown5 Comments

What happened to Hill Street?

August 1, 2022September 16, 2022 Ami W

Hill Street was a historically Black neighborhood in Asheville. Have you heard of it? Likely not. Its story, like the homes which once stood there, has been lost. It’s a story I’ve been studying deeply, wanting to fill in as … Continue reading What happened to Hill Street?

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CBD (cannabis) for curing cash bail and other ills

April 18, 2019October 2, 2020 Ami W

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant that is used to treat physical pain and other ailments. Looking at the history of cannabis since it was outlawed in the U.S., our hearts can understand why resources … Continue reading CBD (cannabis) for curing cash bail and other ills

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White women and the schools

April 4, 2019 Ami W

Being one myself, I often wonder about white women* and how we operate in community. While we are each unique, many of us follow similar patterns of behavior. Patterns shaped by being socialized in a society built on patriarchy and … Continue reading White women and the schools

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Young white men drinking beer, photo by Crystal Anderson

Beer is a Bummer

April 9, 2018February 27, 2020 Ami W

Beer has spread like kudzu over Asheville, NC. We are drowning in a beer tsunami. In this moment, we can’t ignore the troubling implications of being Beer City U.S.A. Bloated with beer (and money from it) A 2017 smartasset study … Continue reading Beer is a Bummer

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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

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2017 in Review

December 27, 2017March 23, 2018 Ami W

As proponent of history, I believe in the importance of looking back in order to inform how I move forward. With my birthday falling on December 30, end-of-the-year reflections are particularly poignant for me. Crafting a 2016 in Review post was a … Continue reading 2017 in Review

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Fractals

December 11, 2017December 12, 2017 Ami W

I sit here gratefully. The snow on the rooftops and trees and hills out my office window delights me. A cardinal on a branch makes my heart leap. The struggle to find quiet and focus is finally complete. It’s time … Continue reading Fractals

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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

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Mid-Year Musing

July 5, 2017December 27, 2017 Ami W

Sitting here in the center of 2017, I am pausing to reflect on my work thus far this year, and what I have planned. As I gain more subscribers (thank you all), I feel it is important to put my … Continue reading Mid-Year Musing

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Existing While Black

March 29, 2017October 26, 2017 Ami W

Today’s Mountain Xpress has a story I wrote… Mobilization through art: Local spoken-word artist creates a platform for dialogue about race “It is a one-woman spoken-word show, birthed out of frustration and realizing that a lot of things that I am involved … Continue reading Existing While Black

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