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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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.
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 contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
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.
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.
Lively bilingual story time blending English and Spanish books, songs, rhymes, and interactive read-alouds for families and young children in a warm community library setting, focused on early literacy and language exposure.
Lively bilingual story time blending English and Spanish books, songs, rhymes, and interactive read-alouds for families and young children in a warm community library setting, focused on early literacy and language exposure.
Lively bilingual story time blending English and Spanish books, songs, rhymes, and interactive read-alouds for families and young children in a warm community library setting, focused on early literacy and language exposure.
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 family story time at West Asheville Library with read aloud picture books, sing along songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to join.
Interactive family story time at West Asheville Library with read aloud picture books, sing along songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to join.
Interactive family story time at West Asheville Library with read aloud picture books, sing along songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for children of all ages and their caregivers to join.
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.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Fun filled crafting celebration for knitters, scrapbookers, painters, and mixed media hobbyists, with basic supplies provided for beginners. Free community drop in open to all skill levels, registration required at the front desk or online.
Fun filled crafting celebration for knitters, scrapbookers, painters, and mixed media hobbyists, with basic supplies provided for beginners. Free community drop in open to all skill levels, registration required at the front desk or online.
Fun filled crafting celebration for knitters, scrapbookers, painters, and mixed media hobbyists, with basic supplies provided for beginners. Free community drop in open to all skill levels, registration required at the front desk or online.
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.
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.
Casual Sunday coffee conversations among secular and non-believer community members at Earth Fare, plus twice monthly book club meetups at Standard Pizza and occasional brewery evenings nearby.
Casual Sunday coffee conversations among secular and non-believer community members at Earth Fare, plus twice monthly book club meetups at Standard Pizza and occasional brewery evenings nearby.
Casual Sunday coffee conversations among secular and non-believer community members at Earth Fare, plus twice monthly book club meetups at Standard Pizza and occasional brewery evenings nearby.
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.
Daylong book and champagne specials paired with small plates and cocktails raise funds for children’s literacy in Western North Carolina; 15 percent of net proceeds support the Junior League of Asheville’s literacy initiative.
Daylong book and champagne specials paired with small plates and cocktails raise funds for children’s literacy in Western North Carolina; 15 percent of net proceeds support the Junior League of Asheville’s literacy initiative.
Daylong book and champagne specials paired with small plates and cocktails raise funds for children’s literacy in Western North Carolina; 15 percent of net proceeds support the Junior League of Asheville’s literacy initiative.
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.
Cuddly morning story time with short interactive board book readings, sing along songs, and simple movement for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at North Asheville Library; caregiver participation welcome.
Cuddly morning story time with short interactive board book readings, sing along songs, and simple movement for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at North Asheville Library; caregiver participation welcome.
Cuddly morning story time with short interactive board book readings, sing along songs, and simple movement for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at North Asheville Library; caregiver participation welcome.