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Community Reparations Summit: Screening of “Black in Asheville”
October 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
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UNC Asheville will host a screening of the documentary, “Black in Asheville,” with filmmaker Todd Gragg, at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 2, in the Mullen & James Humanities Hall.
“Black In Asheville” brings together Asheville residents and historians to recount Asheville’s Black history, beginning with the Antebellum Period and exploring Reconstruction, Jim Crow and Black Code Laws, as well as impact of churches and schools on the progression of Black life. The film also examines life in Asheville for Black residents today, and seeks to define how the community can move forward.
Locally Black-owned food trucks will be available to attendees from 5-6:15 pm.
This film screening is part of the Community Reparations Summit.
Accessibility
UNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, please contact the Event Organizer (see below). Advance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs.
Visitor Parking
Visitors may park in faculty/staff and All Permit lots from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on weekends, holidays, and campus breaks. Visitors are not permitted to park in resident student lots at any time.
Prior to 5pm, any visitor (regardless of their reason for visit) need to adhere to the current practices listed on the parking website. Get your visitor parking permit here
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