Black Asheville Town Hall: DA & Sheriff
Civic town hall where District Attorney and Sheriff candidates debate public safety, criminal justice reform, and police accountability, inviting community questions and dialogue centered on Black Asheville priorities.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
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.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
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.
Meet local farmers face-to-face to explore seasonal produce and CSA signups, ask about box contents, growing practices, payment plans, and pickup locations while kids enjoy family-oriented activities and community connections.
Meet local farmers face-to-face to explore seasonal produce and CSA signups, ask about box contents, growing practices, payment plans, and pickup locations while kids enjoy family-oriented activities and community connections.
Meet local farmers face-to-face to explore seasonal produce and CSA signups, ask about box contents, growing practices, payment plans, and pickup locations while kids enjoy family-oriented activities and community connections.
A mental health and wellness summit centered on first responders, with practical education aimed at reducing stigma and building a confidential pathway to care. Expect resource sharing, peer support connections, and treatment navigation in a training-facility setting.
A mental health and wellness summit centered on first responders, with practical education aimed at reducing stigma and building a confidential pathway to care. Expect resource sharing, peer support connections, and treatment navigation in a training-facility setting.
A mental health and wellness summit centered on first responders, with practical education aimed at reducing stigma and building a confidential pathway to care. Expect resource sharing, peer support connections, and treatment navigation in a training-facility setting.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
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.
A downtown kickoff gathering at Pack Square leading into a public march centered on community advocacy and collective action. Expect rally energy, signs and chants, and a walkable outdoor route starting from Court Plaza.
A downtown kickoff gathering at Pack Square leading into a public march centered on community advocacy and collective action. Expect rally energy, signs and chants, and a walkable outdoor route starting from Court Plaza.
A downtown kickoff gathering at Pack Square leading into a public march centered on community advocacy and collective action. Expect rally energy, signs and chants, and a walkable outdoor route starting from Court Plaza.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.