Black Experience Book Club
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement at a downtown cultural center for dialogue and connection.
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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.
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 morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Monthly morning book discussion group at Pack Memorial Library where readers chat through a rotating mix of genres in a welcoming, low pressure setting. Drop in as a newcomer or regular for community conversation around books.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Lively, reader-led discussions dig into books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, pairing big-picture context with local conversation. Ideal for curious adults who like thoughtful debate and civic-minded learning.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Thought-provoking group discussion centered on books about international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, with space to unpack historical analysis and current global trends. Ideal for engaged readers who enjoy informed, civic-minded conversation in a library setting.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
Weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self care as self preservation, guided by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants. A quiet, supportive community practice space for grounding, reflection, and collective care.
Weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self care as self preservation, guided by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants. A quiet, supportive community practice space for grounding, reflection, and collective care.
Weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self care as self preservation, guided by Black facilitators for Black and African American participants. A quiet, supportive community practice space for grounding, reflection, and collective care.
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 guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A cozy late-night tarot circle centered on intuitive practice, card pulls, and reflective conversation. Expect a welcoming, beginner-friendly vibe for swapping spreads, sharing interpretations, and connecting with other Asheville mystics.
A cozy late-night tarot circle centered on intuitive practice, card pulls, and reflective conversation. Expect a welcoming, beginner-friendly vibe for swapping spreads, sharing interpretations, and connecting with other Asheville mystics.
A cozy late-night tarot circle centered on intuitive practice, card pulls, and reflective conversation. Expect a welcoming, beginner-friendly vibe for swapping spreads, sharing interpretations, and connecting with other Asheville mystics.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
A thoughtful group discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin’s science fiction novella The Word for World is Forest, centered on themes of ecology, colonialism, and resistance. Gather outdoors at the Asheville Botanical Gardens for reflective conversation with fellow readers.
Interactive baby storytime with read alouds and simple activities that build early literacy and social connection. Designed for infants and their accompanying adults, with active caregiver engagement required and no drop offs allowed.
Interactive baby storytime with read alouds and simple activities that build early literacy and social connection. Designed for infants and their accompanying adults, with active caregiver engagement required and no drop offs allowed.
Interactive baby storytime with read alouds and simple activities that build early literacy and social connection. Designed for infants and their accompanying adults, with active caregiver engagement required and no drop offs allowed.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A women-focused book discussion meetup in a Weaverville brewery taproom, pairing casual literary conversation with pints and community connection. Expect a relaxed, social vibe suited for both regular readers and first-time attendees.
A women-focused book discussion meetup in a Weaverville brewery taproom, pairing casual literary conversation with pints and community connection. Expect a relaxed, social vibe suited for both regular readers and first-time attendees.
A women-focused book discussion meetup in a Weaverville brewery taproom, pairing casual literary conversation with pints and community connection. Expect a relaxed, social vibe suited for both regular readers and first-time attendees.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
Casual introvert friendly meetup that starts with low key chatting before a quiet hour of reading your own fantasy or sci fi book side by side. Wrap up with optional rants and raves in an indoor lounge or outdoor patio setting.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.