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Arts, Equity, History2 Comments

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

Action

Community Celebrations

December 22, 2016July 1, 2017 Ami W

On the heels of the Winter Solstice, celebrating the return of the light, I’ll share my December Buncombe County Urban News article (click here for a PDF of the print version). It is all about light. Here’s to you and … Continue reading Community Celebrations

Action, Arts10 Comments

Who is seen?

November 28, 2016February 19, 2018 Ami W

Who is seen? Who is not seen? These are questions I frequently ask myself as I observe Asheville culture as portrayed in local media, tourism marketing, events, etc, etc. Overwhelmingly, the people who are seen are white, and the people who are … Continue reading Who is seen?

Action, Equity2 Comments

Young People and Prayer

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 Ami W

Today’s Asheville Action round up… Hillcrest Youth Initiative A fundraiser is currently underway for a new program for teens in Hillcrest. The Hillcrest Youth Initiative is a joint project of the Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation and YTL (Youth Transformed for … Continue reading Young People and Prayer

Action, Equity4 Comments

Community. Collaboration. Commitment.

November 7, 2016January 20, 2017 Ami W

Connecting Through the Roots On October 22, CoThinkk held “Connecting Through the Roots,” a beautiful event where they announced their first grant recipients and presented Community Leadership Awards to four leaders of color and two allies who “play a critical role … Continue reading Community. Collaboration. Commitment.

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A life remembered

September 21, 2016October 26, 2017 Ami W

You can read “A life remembered: Family and friends recall ‘Jerry’ Williams,” in today’s issue of the Mountain Xpress. For this story, I had the honor of spending time with members of Jerry’s family and some of his friends, learning about the … Continue reading A life remembered

Equity

Council Candidates on How to Address Asheville’s De Facto Racial Segregation

November 2, 2015August 11, 2016 Ami W

If you read this blog and live in Asheville, I assume you have already decided who you are going to vote for in the City Council election, and perhaps you’ve already voted. While I did not make my city council … Continue reading Council Candidates on How to Address Asheville’s De Facto Racial Segregation

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What’s Up With Asheville?

July 24, 2015September 11, 2015 Ami W

Here’s a a song I wrote and then recorded with Jason Krekel and Sheneika Smith at my house. Click here or use the player below to listen and download for free if you’d like. I look forward to conversations about … Continue reading What’s Up With Asheville?

Action, Equity1 Comment

Hearts in Hillcrest

February 23, 2015August 11, 2016 Ami W

There are hearts beating strong with love and power that grace my life. The hearts of friends and neighbors who face challenges I can never fully understand. Visionaries calling for a paradigm shift that will lift us all up, especially … Continue reading Hearts in Hillcrest

Equity, History
dr dwight mullen and dr darin waters asheville

Recommended Articles Round Up

February 16, 2015July 4, 2017 Ami W

There have been a few articles related to racial diparities and our collective historical memory that have come out recently that I believe are really worth your time to read. Two feature Dr. Dwight Mullen, two feature Dr. Darin Waters, … Continue reading Recommended Articles Round Up

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