The Next Generation Steps Up

January 19, 2017July 1, 2017 Ami W

My January article for Buncombe County for the Urban News highlights two youth-led initiatives: Me2We MLK Youth Summit (which was held on Monday) and Word on the Street (which I am happy to feature here again). It can be downloaded as a … Continue reading The Next Generation Steps Up

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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

Ami Worthen

Writer and collaborator for justice and liberation. Celebrating community action and cultural diversity.

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The Next Generation Steps Up

It can be a Lonely Planet when people are rendered invisible