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A Word from Wilma
When faced with a decision, a tragedy or a dilemma, more than one person has been known to ask, “What Would Wilma Do?”
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Discover the Legacy that inspires change
The Wilma Dykeman Legacy is a nonprofit dedicated to continuing the powerful work of author, activist, and trailblazer Wilma Dykeman. Through talks, workshops, other events, and books, we're using the written and spoken word (and a little bit of music) to build a future rooted in environmental integrity and social justice.
Join us! Explore upcoming events, read our treasure trove of articles, and become a Friend of Wilma Dykeman.
Let's continue Wilma's legacy - together.
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SAVE THE DATE: May 21, 2026 – Wilma Dykeman Birthday Anniversary Celebration
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Social Justice
Mountain Strong
The Cemetery Remembrance Project
Join us as leaders of The Cemetery Remembrance Project share how students and churches are identifying and honoring unmarked Black graves.
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Date:
April 23, 2026
End Date:
when:
7:00 - 8:30 PM
where:
Weaverville Community Center
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Environmental Integrity
Wonders and Wanders with Wilma
Part 3 in a 4-part series
Explore Wilma Dykeman's book The French Broad through discussion.
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Date:
May 2, 2026
End Date:
when:
3:00 - 5:00 PM
where:
Leicester Public Library, 1561 Alexander Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
The French Broad - front cover
Social Justice
Celebration of Wilma Dykeman's 106th Birthday Anniversary
Our annual fundraiser
Lyric Jones + Becky Stone's tribute to Andrea Clark + line dancing led by Brenda Mills + food by Kente Kitchen - what more do you need?
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Start
Date:
May 21, 2026
End Date:
when:
Doors open 5:30 PM, program begins 6:00 PM
where:
AB Tech Conference Center
105th birthday anniversary celebration
Articles & Resources
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Environmental Integrity
The Central Valley of California
The Drying Planet - Part Two
by Abraham Lustgarten, ProPublica
"In the Central Valley [of California], the ground surface is nearly 30 vertical feet lower than it was in the first part of the 20th cnetury."
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Social Justice
Social Justice
Meta Commerse - 2019
Releasing the Pain - Part One - Fix Me
Sung by Meta Commerse
"They are called Negro spirituals for a reason. It is a music brought forth by the Africans who were enslaved for comfort, for healing, for survival."
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Written & Spoken Word
Written & Spoken Word
Patsy and Moe Walker in later life
My Story: Patsy Walker - Part Six
Part Six
"Moe Walker was a snotty-nosed little boy when he was growing up in my neighborhood in Knoxville."
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