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The People's Place was created by educators, community organizers, scholars, and activists who envisioned a space for the community to engage in meaningful conversations around activism and grassroots organizing. More than a museum and gift shop, the storefront is a place for future events and collaborations with Asheville's social justice ecosystem. The owners hope to eventually purchase the building to create a museum, art gallery, and event space.

The group will host its next event this Saturday, June 7, "We the People," a collaboration with Merchants of Downtown Asheville to launch the storefront and introduce Asheville's new Black-owned business to the neighborhood.

Here's how you can participate:

Head to The People's Place at 1 p.m. to experience the museum and gift shop, then receive a free t-shirt to customize with provided supplies.
Gather a group to shop local businesses along Lexington and Broadway, help boost the local economy, and spread the word that downtown is open by posting selfies on social media.
Once you've shopped 'til you drop, head to DSSOLVR for the after party. The first 58 people to show up wearing the custom tees will receive a free beer.

Follow The People's Place on social media for future events and organizing opportunities.