This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Asheville YMI, one of oldest Black cultural centers in US: new director, new lawsuit ...

With its new executive director, Sean Palmer, the YMI Cultural Center seeks to expand its reach — both locally and nationally ...

ASHEVILLE - On Feb. 27, the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the YMI Cultural Center's Black History Month event series marked the reopening of the 132-year-old building in downtown Asheville's ...

The Young Men Illinois Club, Inc., held its 88th annual ball in the Celestin Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel with “Rio Carnival” as the theme. Reigning was Miss Ava Rose Robertson ...

YMI, one of the oldest Black cultural centers ... Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Tips, comments, questions?