Phyllis Utley is a revered figure and a prominent member of the BIPOC community in Asheville, North Carolina. With an extensive background in community healing and racial justice work, Phyllis has co-led trauma healing sessions and has been actively involved in various organizations such as the Racial Justice Coalition, the Center for Participatory Change, and the African American Heritage Commission. Her commitment to promoting collective healing and addressing historical injustices has earned her recognition as a 2020 SDEC award recipient. Phyllis’s deep connection to her heritage as a descendant of the indigenous people of the Asheville area further informs her perspective as an Afrolatian. Her wisdom and experiences make her a valuable guest on the Blac Re-Membering podcast, where she will share insights on the need for reparations and collective healing in addressing historical injustices.
Phyllis Utley
