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John Henry Days Festival: a broad celebration of a shared cultural icon, or a whitewashing of Black history?
A long-overdue conversation took center stage on social media over the weekend; one which questioned the history and legacy of a rural, unincorporated community in the heart of Summers County. […]
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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.
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The return of Rand, WV’s Donnie Blue Father’s Day Cookout
For decades, my dad’s cookout was the event of the year for our small community. I decided to revive it.
Let Them Ride Ferris Wheels: Morrisey’s $2M Attraction Amid WV Water Crisis
Gov. Morrisey takes the first ride on a $2M Ferris wheel as WV boasts a $370M surplus—yet funding to fix the southern coalfields’ blistering tap water remains completely absent.
America at 250: What We Celebrate and What We Must Confront
A mathematical and historical critique of America’s 250th anniversary. Dr. Sonya Armstrong examines the axioms of liberty, the erasure of DEI, and voting rights.
Toxic Water, Corporate Handouts: Water Crisis of West Virginia
Today, as the coal industry fades, the very communities that served as the backbone of this state are being left behind to drown in its toxic legacy.