In his State of the Union address in January 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a "war on poverty."
A new account challenges our notion of how the people of Appalachia “acquired civilization and then lost it.”
"...So many lies have been written about us, the mountain people, that folks from other states have formed an image of a gun-totin', tabaccer -spittin , whiskey drinkin', barefooted, foolish hillbilly who never existed except in the minds of people...
Old Gods of Appalachia
For Stacy Kranitz, replacing negative stereotypes with a triumphant counternarrative would be too easy.
National Educational Television" Wednesday, November 13, 1968 on NET's Brand New NET Journal Week on 1960 RCA TV.The land is rich with coal, yet its resident...
The essays, travel guides, and recipes in this package are a reflection of the sprawling region's diverse food and culture.
Trip Gabriel describes his reporting experience in McDowell County, where the national food stamp program began.
In her book Moon Shine, photographer Rachel Boillot has captured an underexplored music scene informed by tradition and religion
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me...
Explore Dianne Snider's board "Appalachia" on Pinterest.
Since we are having repairs done to our field line, the first step was to locate them since they are not on record. Today, this gentleman found them by using...
Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty. The images of the Appalachia region from that period created stereotypes of its…
Maratha is all but gone. Home of the Martha oil and gas field. This old store is like a billboard.
girlie, god has plans for the bluegills too.
A blog inspiring those with roots in Appalachia to celebrate their heritage and embrace their southern Appalachian mountain culture.
What is Sung Under the Mountain Vol I: Burning Towns and Hearts Betrayed by Old Gods of Appalachia, released 20 August 2021 1. Stolen From More Than One Language (The Prologue) 2. The Path to the World of Men (Old Number Seven) 3. I said: “Run, Girl!” (The Schoolhouse) 4. Dress Rehearsal for a Last Sunday Shift (The Covenant) 5. The Blood of the Lamb (The Sacrifice)
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