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Floyd McKissick
"Unless the Black Man attains economic independence, any 'political independence' will be an illusion."
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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: Stay tuned for the date and place of our May 2027 celebration of Wilma Dykeman's 107th birthday anniversary.
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Environmental Integrity
Asheville Science Tavern featuring Anna Alsobrook
Discussing the French Broad River and the IPEX Problem
"Piles and piles of downed trees were tangled in a spaghetti sea of PVC - mostly from IPEX's Silver-Line Plastics in Woodfin."
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Date:
November 8, 2026
End Date:
when:
5:30 - 7:00 PM
where:
White Labs Kitchen and Tap, 172 S. Charlotte St, Asheville NC 28801
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Written & Spoken Word
Wayne Caldwell discussing and reading from his novel
Shadow Family
"Autobiography? No. Autobiographical? I have 'used the clay of life' vouchsafed me. An adoptee handed to his adoptive parents at some 6 weeks old..."
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Date:
November 12, 2026
End Date:
when:
7:00 - 8:00 PM
where:
West Asheville Public Library
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Written & Spoken Word
Aisha Adams discussing her memoir
This Is What Made Me
"When I told my son's father I was pregnant, he wanted nothing to do with me."
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Date:
December 10, 2026
End Date:
when:
7:00 - 8:00 PM
where:
West Asheville Public Library
This Is What Made Me - book front cover
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Environmental Integrity
Wendell Berry in front of solar panels on his farm
Wendell Berry and Wilma Dykeman
A memorial letter
"I was a young writer, way out on a limb, and she had come out in my support. I felt this as a gift of friendship."
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Social Justice
Social Justice
Return the Innocent Earth - dust jacket
Becky Stone reads from Wilma Dykeman's novel Return the Innocent Earth
Return the Innocent Earth
"'But Cebo,' I cried, 'why didn't your daddy look after you?'"
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Written & Spoken Word
Written & Spoken Word
Title slide of spoken word video
Sacramental Operative in a Sullied World
A spoken word video by Ken Sehesed
"Counter the chorus of reproach with anthems of encouragement, for courage is contagious."
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