Black Experience Book Club
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.
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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.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative practices in a virtual circle led by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants, focusing on communal self care, healing, and political self preservation.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative practices in a virtual circle led by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants, focusing on communal self care, healing, and political self preservation.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative practices in a virtual circle led by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants, focusing on communal self care, healing, and political self preservation.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
Bilingual story time with picture books, read aloud stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, read aloud stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bilingual story time with picture books, read aloud stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. A relaxed morning library program designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.
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.
A lively one hour storytelling program dives into North Carolina’s strangest history, eccentric characters, and dark folklore. Expect bizarre local legends and delightfully macabre tales in an intimate library setting.
A lively one hour storytelling program dives into North Carolina’s strangest history, eccentric characters, and dark folklore. Expect bizarre local legends and delightfully macabre tales in an intimate library setting.
A lively one hour storytelling program dives into North Carolina’s strangest history, eccentric characters, and dark folklore. Expect bizarre local legends and delightfully macabre tales in an intimate library setting.
Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.
Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.
Citywide humanities festival with panels, guided walks, workshops, films, and music spread across UNC Asheville, A-B Tech, the River Arts District, and downtown. Expect Appalachian foodways, Blue Ridge trail explorations, art making, storytelling, and local history tours with many free sessions.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
Weekly virtual check-ins for creatives following a twelve week course, focusing on accountability, peer supported reflection, and sharing creative breakthroughs and challenges in an informal, all levels discussion group.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local landmarks, architecture, and layered city history. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar and emphasizes storytelling and contextual learning.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local landmarks, architecture, and layered city history. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar and emphasizes storytelling and contextual learning.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local landmarks, architecture, and layered city history. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar and emphasizes storytelling and contextual learning.
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.
Participants unpack a sharp speculative critique of private prisons and gladiatorial arena entertainment, discussing themes of mass incarceration, profit driven capitalism, and moral ambiguity during an evening book discussion over drinks.
Participants unpack a sharp speculative critique of private prisons and gladiatorial arena entertainment, discussing themes of mass incarceration, profit driven capitalism, and moral ambiguity during an evening book discussion over drinks.
Participants unpack a sharp speculative critique of private prisons and gladiatorial arena entertainment, discussing themes of mass incarceration, profit driven capitalism, and moral ambiguity during an evening book discussion over drinks.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
Explore behind-the-scenes stacks, archives, and service areas during a staff-guided, one-hour tour, with practical tips for accessing collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan, and community program or volunteer opportunities.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.