Connecting for Change: Building Bridges marks 30 years of anti-racism conversations
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30
/ Issue 46
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In 1993, a small group of Asheville activists, educators, clergy and other community leaders worked together to create a nine-week course on anti-racism. The concept they developed, rooted in establishing a safe space for facilitating hard, multiracial conversations, proved to be wildly popular. This month, the nonprofit Building Bridges marks its third decade with a gala event and an exhibit at Pack Memorial Library.
arts
Isa ibn Wali and Saint Disruption release new albums
Lyrically rich hip-hop and healing fusion are on tap this month.Don Silver’s new novel explores childhood issues manifesting in adulthood
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SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
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