The Fire Inside: A Juneteenth Conversation on Liberation & Legacy
An intimate Juneteenth conversation centered on liberation and legacy, blending community storytelling with reflective discussion on Black history and ongoing social change. Expect thoughtful dialogue, cultural context, and space for shared learning.
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Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.
Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.
Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.
A Juneteenth gala night with Kente Kitchen catering and the Freeflow band setting the tone for an evening of dancing, mingling, and cultural pride. Dress up in African and prolific attire for a runway style fashion moment and community celebration.
A Juneteenth gala night with Kente Kitchen catering and the Freeflow band setting the tone for an evening of dancing, mingling, and cultural pride. Dress up in African and prolific attire for a runway style fashion moment and community celebration.
A Juneteenth gala night with Kente Kitchen catering and the Freeflow band setting the tone for an evening of dancing, mingling, and cultural pride. Dress up in African and prolific attire for a runway style fashion moment and community celebration.
A Pride-season community celebration honoring the Stonewall uprising and the modern LGBTQIA2+ rights movement. Evening gathering at an outdoor yard venue centered on queer history, visibility, and collective joy.
A Pride-season community celebration honoring the Stonewall uprising and the modern LGBTQIA2+ rights movement. Evening gathering at an outdoor yard venue centered on queer history, visibility, and collective joy.
A Pride-season community celebration honoring the Stonewall uprising and the modern LGBTQIA2+ rights movement. Evening gathering at an outdoor yard venue centered on queer history, visibility, and collective joy.
Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.
Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.
Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
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.
Weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering breathwork and mindful self care as community care and resilience. A dedicated space for Black or African American participants to decompress, reflect, and reconnect.
Weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering breathwork and mindful self care as community care and resilience. A dedicated space for Black or African American participants to decompress, reflect, and reconnect.
Weekly online restorative circle led by Black facilitators, centering breathwork and mindful self care as community care and resilience. A dedicated space for Black or African American participants to decompress, reflect, and reconnect.
Interactive talk exploring spiritual healing approaches for chronic pain and chronic illness, with practical insights to support a long term wellness journey. Set in a public library setting geared toward learning, reflection, and personal transformation.
Interactive talk exploring spiritual healing approaches for chronic pain and chronic illness, with practical insights to support a long term wellness journey. Set in a public library setting geared toward learning, reflection, and personal transformation.
Interactive talk exploring spiritual healing approaches for chronic pain and chronic illness, with practical insights to support a long term wellness journey. Set in a public library setting geared toward learning, reflection, and personal transformation.
Memorial program honoring slain civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, paired with a documentary debut on the MLK Association’s local impact. Expect Asheville history centered on Dr. Oralene Simmons and the Asheville Prayer Breakfast.
Memorial program honoring slain civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, paired with a documentary debut on the MLK Association’s local impact. Expect Asheville history centered on Dr. Oralene Simmons and the Asheville Prayer Breakfast.
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Honest, sometimes challenging dialogue circles centered on racial healing, authentic relationships, and deeper understanding of shared connection. Come to participate or observe in a compassion grounded space that honors diverse perspectives and respectful listening.
Honest, sometimes challenging dialogue circles centered on racial healing, authentic relationships, and deeper understanding of shared connection. Come to participate or observe in a compassion grounded space that honors diverse perspectives and respectful listening.
Honest, sometimes challenging dialogue circles centered on racial healing, authentic relationships, and deeper understanding of shared connection. Come to participate or observe in a compassion grounded space that honors diverse perspectives and respectful listening.
Reflective group talk and discussion on finding purpose in hardship, drawing lessons from difficult life moments and the current world crisis. Emphasis on resilience, personal growth, and strengthening community connections in a supportive setting.
Reflective group talk and discussion on finding purpose in hardship, drawing lessons from difficult life moments and the current world crisis. Emphasis on resilience, personal growth, and strengthening community connections in a supportive setting.
Reflective group talk and discussion on finding purpose in hardship, drawing lessons from difficult life moments and the current world crisis. Emphasis on resilience, personal growth, and strengthening community connections in a supportive setting.
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
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A Juneteenth gathering centered on joy, culture, and remembrance, honoring Black history and the legacy of those who came before us. Community comes together on Eagle Street’s The Block to reflect and imagine a more just future.
A Juneteenth gathering centered on joy, culture, and remembrance, honoring Black history and the legacy of those who came before us. Community comes together on Eagle Street’s The Block to reflect and imagine a more just future.
A Juneteenth gathering centered on joy, culture, and remembrance, honoring Black history and the legacy of those who came before us. Community comes together on Eagle Street’s The Block to reflect and imagine a more just future.
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A one day celebration in Pack Square Park centering Black entrepreneurship, culture, and community with a business summit, pitch competition, and Black business market. Expect music, founders and creatives networking, and a family friendly festival atmosphere.
A one day celebration in Pack Square Park centering Black entrepreneurship, culture, and community with a business summit, pitch competition, and Black business market. Expect music, founders and creatives networking, and a family friendly festival atmosphere.
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Juneteenth-themed visual art fills a historic cultural center with reflections on Black history, civic engagement, and social change. Gallery-style viewing invites conversation and community connection during Civic Season programming.
Juneteenth-themed visual art fills a historic cultural center with reflections on Black history, civic engagement, and social change. Gallery-style viewing invites conversation and community connection during Civic Season programming.
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A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A 4th of July themed yoga flow blending breath-led vinyasa sequences with grounding stretches for a clear-headed reset. Expect a community-focused afternoon practice designed for all levels at a neighborhood studio.
A 4th of July themed yoga flow blending breath-led vinyasa sequences with grounding stretches for a clear-headed reset. Expect a community-focused afternoon practice designed for all levels at a neighborhood studio.
A 4th of July themed yoga flow blending breath-led vinyasa sequences with grounding stretches for a clear-headed reset. Expect a community-focused afternoon practice designed for all levels at a neighborhood studio.
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Conversation-driven book discussion centered on Black experiences and literature in a historic cultural center setting. Expect thoughtful prompts, shared reflections, and community dialogue around themes of identity, history, and social justice.
Conversation-driven book discussion centered on Black experiences and literature in a historic cultural center setting. Expect thoughtful prompts, shared reflections, and community dialogue around themes of identity, history, and social justice.