
Film Screening: The Journey of August King (PG-13, 1995)
Big screen period drama adaptation of John Ehle’s novel, set in Western North Carolina circa 1815; screening serves as a tied-in selection for the Land of the Sky 101 learning circle, recommended for discussion participants.
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Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.

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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.

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Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.

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