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September 2019
Klan we Talk, Daryl Davis
Daryl Davis, He is not white. He’s not even light skinned. Make no mistake about it: he is Black. Yet, KlanDestine Relationships author and Accidential Courtesy film star has come in closer contact with members of the KKK than most white non-members. This makes him one of the most unique race relations experts and activist today. Davis will discuss his experience seeking out neo-Nazis & members of the KKK on September 12th at 7pm at Congregation Beth HaTephila in Asheville.…
Find out more »Stories from the New Economy: Building from the Bottom-Up
The Western North Carolina New Economy Coalition (WNC-NEC) invites the public to hear Stories from the New Economy: Building from the Bottom Up. Members of the national New Economy Coalition (NEC), will present these stories as #RadTalks, a series of "TedTalk" style presentations by some of the most dynamic and inspiring leaders in the new economy movement. Speakers include representatives of the MACED (maced.org), the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives (usworker.coop), Demos, Boston Ujima Project and PUSH Buffalo (pushbuffalo.org). Each…
Find out more »Anti-Racism and Sanctuary Training
We are living in a time when the need for solidarity across communities. The work of protective hospitality requires us to learn new skills and engage in new collaborations. This intersectional work calls upon people of privilege to leverage that power to create openings for greater equity and access. Sometimes our work is action, but before and after the action, comes listening, learning, and reflection. As we desire to create sanctuary everywhere, let us ground ourselves in anti-racist training to…
Find out more »Making Buncombe Family Friendly and Affordable
http://www.familyfriendlybuncombe.org/ Learn more about the plan, based on past successes and current best practices to: expand high-quality, affordable preschool to all children, increase the number of apartments and homes affordable for working families, and connect families to jobs, schools and amenities with frequent and reliable transit. Find out how you can be a supporter! Speakers: Greg Borom, Dir. of Advocacy with Children First/Communities in Schools Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Buncombe County Commissioner Sheneika Smith, Asheville City Councilwoman
Find out more »Racial Equity Institute Phase 1 Training
REI’s two-day Phase 1 training is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism. With shared language and a clearer understanding of how institutions and systems are producing unjust and inequitable outcomes, participants should leave the training better equipped to begin to work for change.
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