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‘I don’t have to worry if they think I’m weird for my sexuality” – Appalachian Queer Youth Summit lets kids be kids
Inside the Appalachian Queer Youth Summit: A safe haven hosted by ACLU-WV where West Virginia LGBTQ+ youth build community, organizing skills, and joy.
About Black By God
Centering Black stories and life in all their manifestations
Black By God is a community-led news organization that aims to provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black Experience in West Virginia and Appalachia. Our name is a riff on the colloquial phrase West ‘by God’ Virginia that claims a unique place in central Appalachia.
Latest articles
Community celebrates ‘Joy & Justice’ with the Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium
Chanceé Lundy and the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium brought the Joy & Justice Tour to Charleston, launching the $550 #BlackGirlJoyChallenge grant.
The Enigmatic Relationship of Mary Barnes and Sam Cabell
Discover how formerly enslaved Mary Barnes Cabell secured land in Kanawha County, establishing the town of Institute and paving the way for West Virginia State University.
Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival returns to Mercer County
Culturefest returns to Princeton, WV Sept. 8–13 featuring global artists, school workshops, and 4 days of free live music, art, and food in the Grassroots District.
Woodyfest: The recap from backstage
Relive Woodyfest: DJ Woody Woods brought national stars Waka Flocka & Ying Yang Twins to Dunbar, WV alongside a powerhouse showcase of local hip-hop talent.
Martha’s Vineyard Honors Della Hardman Every Year. More West Virginians Should Know Her Name.
Charleston-born artist and educator Della Hardman taught at West Virginia State before building an enduring cultural legacy in Oak Bluffs.
Black Farmers in West Virginia Nearly Disappeared. This Is How Some Are Bringing the Land Back
From 504 Black-owned farms a century ago to just 31 today: Black By God examines how Black West Virginians are reclaiming farmland, legacy, and food systems.