Black Asheville Town Hall - City Council (Part 1)
Facilitated public town hall centering Black voters for accountable dialogue with 10 to 12 selected City Council candidates (Cohort A) at the historic YMI Cultural Center. Moderated Q&A encourages direct, policy-focused community engagement.
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City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Skill-building sessions for local Black entrepreneurs and allies focused on business growth, strategy, and practical resources. Expect discussion-driven learning with time to connect, collaborate, and strengthen Asheville’s Black business community.
Skill-building sessions for local Black entrepreneurs and allies focused on business growth, strategy, and practical resources. Expect discussion-driven learning with time to connect, collaborate, and strengthen Asheville’s Black business community.
Skill-building sessions for local Black entrepreneurs and allies focused on business growth, strategy, and practical resources. Expect discussion-driven learning with time to connect, collaborate, and strengthen Asheville’s Black business community.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Honest, love-grounded dialogues for racial healing and racial awakening, offering options to participate or observe; intentional, facilitated monthly circles fostering awareness, empathy, and community connection.
Honest, love-grounded dialogues for racial healing and racial awakening, offering options to participate or observe; intentional, facilitated monthly circles fostering awareness, empathy, and community connection.
Honest, love-grounded dialogues for racial healing and racial awakening, offering options to participate or observe; intentional, facilitated monthly circles fostering awareness, empathy, and community connection.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self care practices led by Black facilitators for people who identify as Black, cultivating communal resilience, reflection, and political self preservation in a weekly virtual circle.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self care practices led by Black facilitators for people who identify as Black, cultivating communal resilience, reflection, and political self preservation in a weekly virtual circle.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self care practices led by Black facilitators for people who identify as Black, cultivating communal resilience, reflection, and political self preservation in a weekly virtual circle.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting key sites and stories from the city’s past. Starts at a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up before heading out on foot.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting key sites and stories from the city’s past. Starts at a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up before heading out on foot.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting key sites and stories from the city’s past. Starts at a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up before heading out on foot.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Vibrant outdoor marketplace in South Pack Square highlighting Black owned vendors, local artisans, and street food stalls. Community focused shopping and cultural activities create a convivial daytime gathering space for neighbors and families.
Vibrant outdoor marketplace in South Pack Square highlighting Black owned vendors, local artisans, and street food stalls. Community focused shopping and cultural activities create a convivial daytime gathering space for neighbors and families.
Vibrant outdoor marketplace in South Pack Square highlighting Black owned vendors, local artisans, and street food stalls. Community focused shopping and cultural activities create a convivial daytime gathering space for neighbors and families.
Post Helene flood recovery info booths presenting first look visual design concepts for French Broad Riverfront and Azalea Parks. Project teams invite community feedback on resilient landscape, park infrastructure, and artistic elements at traveling locations.
Post Helene flood recovery info booths presenting first look visual design concepts for French Broad Riverfront and Azalea Parks. Project teams invite community feedback on resilient landscape, park infrastructure, and artistic elements at traveling locations.
Post Helene flood recovery info booths presenting first look visual design concepts for French Broad Riverfront and Azalea Parks. Project teams invite community feedback on resilient landscape, park infrastructure, and artistic elements at traveling locations.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
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Intimate salon style talk show blending roundtable conversation and collaborative storytelling performances with Asheville BIPOC artists, exploring the five flavors of life through personal narratives and creative interchange.
Intimate salon style talk show blending roundtable conversation and collaborative storytelling performances with Asheville BIPOC artists, exploring the five flavors of life through personal narratives and creative interchange.
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Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
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Planned political rally and public demonstration led by Indivisible Asheville/WNC in a downtown public square; details and start time TBA, likely featuring civic speeches, grassroots organizing, and community mobilization.
Planned political rally and public demonstration led by Indivisible Asheville/WNC in a downtown public square; details and start time TBA, likely featuring civic speeches, grassroots organizing, and community mobilization.
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