
"When you look at me... WHO do you see?"
Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.
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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.

Honoring Henderson County's Black basketball champions during Black History Month with firsthand reflections by natives Tippy Creswell and Kevin Young that explore mentorship, resilience, and community pride through basketball narratives.

Honoring Henderson County's Black basketball champions during Black History Month with firsthand reflections by natives Tippy Creswell and Kevin Young that explore mentorship, resilience, and community pride through basketball narratives.
Honoring Henderson County's Black basketball champions during Black History Month with firsthand reflections by natives Tippy Creswell and Kevin Young that explore mentorship, resilience, and community pride through basketball narratives.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Community learning space unpacking the revolution through detailed study of the Black Panther Party, focusing on historical clarity, political education, and collective reflection during a Black History Month conversation over coffee and bagels.

Community learning space unpacking the revolution through detailed study of the Black Panther Party, focusing on historical clarity, political education, and collective reflection during a Black History Month conversation over coffee and bagels.
Community learning space unpacking the revolution through detailed study of the Black Panther Party, focusing on historical clarity, political education, and collective reflection during a Black History Month conversation over coffee and bagels.

Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.

Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.

Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.

Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.

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.

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.

Daylong symposium at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial probing democratic ideals and the diversity of voices shaping American history, anchored by historian Dr. Steven Nash’s lecture on Reconstruction and questions of civic change.

Daylong symposium at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial probing democratic ideals and the diversity of voices shaping American history, anchored by historian Dr. Steven Nash’s lecture on Reconstruction and questions of civic change.
Daylong symposium at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial probing democratic ideals and the diversity of voices shaping American history, anchored by historian Dr. Steven Nash’s lecture on Reconstruction and questions of civic change.

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.

Honest dialogue grounded in love and compassion focused on racial healing and authentic relationship building, with facilitated opportunities to participate or observe in monthly midday gatherings fostering empathy, accountability, and community transformation.

Honest dialogue grounded in love and compassion focused on racial healing and authentic relationship building, with facilitated opportunities to participate or observe in monthly midday gatherings fostering empathy, accountability, and community transformation.
Honest dialogue grounded in love and compassion focused on racial healing and authentic relationship building, with facilitated opportunities to participate or observe in monthly midday gatherings fostering empathy, accountability, and community transformation.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.

Community focused racial justice conversation led by David Greenson, exploring grassroots advocacy, systemic change, and concrete volunteer pathways with People's Place AVL and GAP AVL; signup required.

Community focused racial justice conversation led by David Greenson, exploring grassroots advocacy, systemic change, and concrete volunteer pathways with People's Place AVL and GAP AVL; signup required.
Community focused racial justice conversation led by David Greenson, exploring grassroots advocacy, systemic change, and concrete volunteer pathways with People's Place AVL and GAP AVL; signup required.
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.
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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.
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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.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.

A vibrant open air Ujamaa marketplace spotlighting Black owned businesses and African diaspora artisans, with handmade goods, local food vendors, and community focused stalls at South Pack Square for a family friendly gathering.

A vibrant open air Ujamaa marketplace spotlighting Black owned businesses and African diaspora artisans, with handmade goods, local food vendors, and community focused stalls at South Pack Square for a family friendly gathering.
A vibrant open air Ujamaa marketplace spotlighting Black owned businesses and African diaspora artisans, with handmade goods, local food vendors, and community focused stalls at South Pack Square for a family friendly gathering.