Black Experience Book Club
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
A monthly small-group discussion centered on a shared book selection in a public library setting. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, reader insights, and community connection around the current pick.
A monthly small-group discussion centered on a shared book selection in a public library setting. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, reader insights, and community connection around the current pick.
A monthly small-group discussion centered on a shared book selection in a public library setting. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, reader insights, and community connection around the current pick.
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.
A Juneteenth evening in denim and diamonds with a live band, bar service, and a festive soiree atmosphere at the YMI Cultural Center. Ticket proceeds support YMI Art Gallery programs and community cultural initiatives.
A Juneteenth evening in denim and diamonds with a live band, bar service, and a festive soiree atmosphere at the YMI Cultural Center. Ticket proceeds support YMI Art Gallery programs and community cultural initiatives.
A Juneteenth evening in denim and diamonds with a live band, bar service, and a festive soiree atmosphere at the YMI Cultural Center. Ticket proceeds support YMI Art Gallery programs and community cultural initiatives.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
Monthly morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library with rotating genres and an easygoing, newcomer friendly circle. Meets the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for community conversation and shared reading.
Monthly morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library with rotating genres and an easygoing, newcomer friendly circle. Meets the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for community conversation and shared reading.
Monthly morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library with rotating genres and an easygoing, newcomer friendly circle. Meets the second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for community conversation and shared reading.
Casual book discussion centered on a technology theme, with attendees sipping self-purchased wines and snacks brought up from downstairs. A relaxed second-floor Whole Foods meetup built for conversation and easy community connection.
Casual book discussion centered on a technology theme, with attendees sipping self-purchased wines and snacks brought up from downstairs. A relaxed second-floor Whole Foods meetup built for conversation and easy community connection.
Casual book discussion centered on a technology theme, with attendees sipping self-purchased wines and snacks brought up from downstairs. A relaxed second-floor Whole Foods meetup built for conversation and easy community connection.
An intimate afternoon discussion centered on A Rebellion of Care, exploring mutual aid, compassion, and community responsibility. Gather in a cozy coffeehouse setting for thoughtful dialogue and shared reflection with local readers.
An intimate afternoon discussion centered on A Rebellion of Care, exploring mutual aid, compassion, and community responsibility. Gather in a cozy coffeehouse setting for thoughtful dialogue and shared reflection with local readers.
An intimate afternoon discussion centered on A Rebellion of Care, exploring mutual aid, compassion, and community responsibility. Gather in a cozy coffeehouse setting for thoughtful dialogue and shared reflection with local readers.
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.
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.
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.
A cozy evening of story time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical cat lounge setting. Expect relaxed, kid friendly community vibes with plenty of purrs, cuddle breaks, and playful feline interruptions.
A cozy evening of story time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical cat lounge setting. Expect relaxed, kid friendly community vibes with plenty of purrs, cuddle breaks, and playful feline interruptions.
A cozy evening of story time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical cat lounge setting. Expect relaxed, kid friendly community vibes with plenty of purrs, cuddle breaks, and playful feline interruptions.
Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.
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.
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.
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.
Cards hit the table for an intuitive tarot night centered on reflection, symbolism, and shared readings. A cozy, late-night cafe setting invites beginners and regulars to swap spreads, questions, and insights.
Cards hit the table for an intuitive tarot night centered on reflection, symbolism, and shared readings. A cozy, late-night cafe setting invites beginners and regulars to swap spreads, questions, and insights.
Cards hit the table for an intuitive tarot night centered on reflection, symbolism, and shared readings. A cozy, late-night cafe setting invites beginners and regulars to swap spreads, questions, and insights.
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.
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.
Monthly tarot circle blending hands-on card study with guided personal journeywork and self-exploration. Expect discussion-based learning, new spreads or approaches each session, and a supportive small-group meetup atmosphere.
Monthly tarot circle blending hands-on card study with guided personal journeywork and self-exploration. Expect discussion-based learning, new spreads or approaches each session, and a supportive small-group meetup atmosphere.
Monthly tarot circle blending hands-on card study with guided personal journeywork and self-exploration. Expect discussion-based learning, new spreads or approaches each session, and a supportive small-group meetup atmosphere.
Late-night literary salon mixing poetry readings with live music in an intimate parlor setting. A long-running series brings together local and visiting artists for a community-forward night of spoken word and song.
Late-night literary salon mixing poetry readings with live music in an intimate parlor setting. A long-running series brings together local and visiting artists for a community-forward night of spoken word and song.
Late-night literary salon mixing poetry readings with live music in an intimate parlor setting. A long-running series brings together local and visiting artists for a community-forward night of spoken word and song.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed children’s book while resident black cats lounge nearby. A calm, kid friendly evening designed for ages 7 and under.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed children’s book while resident black cats lounge nearby. A calm, kid friendly evening designed for ages 7 and under.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed children’s book while resident black cats lounge nearby. A calm, kid friendly evening designed for ages 7 and under.
A Juneteenth-themed street marketplace with local artisans, makers, and Black-owned vendors along S Market St. Expect a community-forward afternoon of browsing unique goods, meeting neighbors, and celebrating culture outdoors.
A Juneteenth-themed street marketplace with local artisans, makers, and Black-owned vendors along S Market St. Expect a community-forward afternoon of browsing unique goods, meeting neighbors, and celebrating culture outdoors.
A Juneteenth-themed street marketplace with local artisans, makers, and Black-owned vendors along S Market St. Expect a community-forward afternoon of browsing unique goods, meeting neighbors, and celebrating culture outdoors.