In November of 2022, a small group came together, some who knew each other and others who were meeting for the first time, to put on a book event for Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, the author of Dismantling Racism.  At short notice the only date available was the week of Thanksgiving.  Much to our surprise, more than twice the number of people we had originally imagined showed up.  In the conversation with Dr. Avery that emerged was an undeniable longing for understanding…a longing for an inclusive community.  

Our questions were: 

What if all of the great humans who are doing the essential work of racial and social equity could connect with people who share the same desire for inclusion, but don’t know what to do?  

What if the bubbles we live in could be dissolved through education, understanding, engagement…to build true relationships?  No one left out.  

What if we could create Ashland as a place where we could all be Together?