NOMADNESS in Asheville

Asheville Untold

Asheville is a wealth of Black and brown history untold. A drop of blue in a sea of red. A refuge for artists, small businesses and the outdoors. Hear from the people that are spearheading the regeneration of Asheville's communities of color and learn more about their journeys along the way.

Nomadness Travel Tribe: Asheville Untold
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Nomadness Travel Tribe: Asheville Untold

Evita Robinson Goes Deep in Asheville

Follow along Evita Robinson, founder of NOMADNESS Travel Tribe, as she takes a deep dive into Asheville’s storied and complex history. Meet history makers who have paved the path for the next generation. Connect with entrepreneurs who are creating spaces for others to succeed. Listen to leaders as they relentlessly – and unapologetically – work to bring visibility to the invisible. Evita dives deep to uncover the rich tapestry of Asheville’s Black and Latinx communities and their inspiring stories.

Asheville Spotlights

 

Julieta Fumberg

From Argentina to Asheville, artist Julieta Fumberg has added her flavor to the community of creatives found in Asheville's River Arts District. A proud disruptor, Julieta’s play on emotions through colors and brush strokes - along with her infectious personality - is what makes her truly stand out.

Julieta Fumberg

From Argentina to Asheville, artist Julieta Fumberg has added her flavor to the community of creatives found in Asheville's River Arts District. A proud disruptor, Julieta’s play on emotions through colors and brush strokes - along with her infectious personality - is what makes her truly stand out.

Pathways to Parks

Meet Tanya Marie and Larry Pender, founders of Pathways to Parks. Unstoppable by age, this duo have leaned into the nurturing mountains of Asheville to guide other people of color into nature. Whether its a rejuvenating hike, a kayak outing or casual bike ride, Pathways to Parks strives to connect Black and brown people to visit and enjoy outdoor public lands of local, state and national parks that belong to all of us!

Andrea Clark + James Vester Miller Trail

Meet Andrea Clark, granddaughter of James Vester Miller who built Asheville from the ground up, literally! As a prominent Black brick mason in the late 19th century and early 20th century, Miller both invested in and built local residences, as well as commercial buildings. To honor her grandfather's impact on the city and her family's history, Andrea developed the James Vester Miller Historic Walking Trail, a free, self-guided walking tour that highlights Miller's work, his contributions and Asheville’s Black history.

Valeria Watson

If ever there was an artist that uses up every ounce of creative space – emotionally, physically, and mentally – it’s Valeria Watson. With a brain and artistic prowess that lives between physical reality and digital art, Valeria is taking 50 years of her stories into the world of NFTs to create a truly immersive experience.

 

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The Black Asheville Experience

Asheville’s Black community is an eclectic one with deep roots that continue to shape the city’s spirit.