African American Heritage Trail: Community Input Survey

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This survey is part of a community engagement process meant to inform the development of the African American Heritage Trail sites and stories.

Step 1: Please review the collection of story samples on display at the YMI Cultural Center during September 2021 or online here: https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/AAHT-Phase-2-story-boards_ONLINE.pdf

Step 2: Submit your input in this short survey.

Presented by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
Learn more about the project at https://www.ashevillecvb.com/aaht/

REVIEW THE COLLECTION OF STORY SAMPLES PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE SURVEY.

I learned something new.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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I found this collection of stories engaging.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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I would like to learn more about these and/or other stories about the history of the African American community in the Asheville area.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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Please indicate which of the following themes are represented in this collection of stories: (Select all that apply)

Accomplishments & Contributions of the Black community in Asheville

Highlighting Groups that Supported the Community

Agency & the Capacity to Express Individual Power

Combating Misconceptions & Preserving History for Future Generations

Please let us know which of the stories spoke to you the most: (Select all that apply)

Story #1: Unsung Builders of the Railroads

Story #2: The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters: First Black Union Helps Strengthen Local Community

Story #3: One Man's Relentless Fight: W. R. Saxon of Southside Never Gave Up

Story #4: When Southside Was the Place to Be

Story #5: Black Residents Rely Upon Each Other for Medical Care

Story #6: Student Activism Accelerated Desegregation

Story #7: Baseball Fan E.W. Pearson Builds Asheville Royal Giants Team, Park, and Stadium

Story #8: Early Political Victory by Freedman N. Shepard

Story #9: National Treasures Attended Asheville’s Allen School for Girls

Provide an explanation of why the story, or stories, spoke to you.

Do you feel this collection of stories honors and preserves the history of African Americans in the Asheville area?

Yes

Undecided

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Do you have information or insight on any of these stories that you would like to submit for consideration?

What other sites, stories or individuals would you like to see become part of the African American Heritage Trail?

What part of the African American experience in Asheville do you think history most often overlooks or excludes?

Tell us about yourself:

What is your age?

18 or under

19 - 25

26 - 35

36 - 50

51 - 65

66 and older

Prefer not to answer

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What is your race/ethnicity? (Select all that apply)

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latinx

White/Caucasian

Other

Prefer not to answer

How long have you lived in the Asheville area?

What is your zip code?

Name

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