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Ditch The Vape: Community Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth and Adult Vaping Set for September 8
Mayor Amy Goodwin proclaims Sept. 8 'Ditch The Vape Day' in Kanawha County, led by Dr. Robert L. Haley, III and community partners to promote youth cessation.
WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014
The WV NAACP unanimously passed a resolution demanding a moratorium on High Impact Data Centers and the repeal of HB 2014 over local control and water concerns.
Responsible Development Associate
job opportunity at ReImagine Appalachia to help shape our Responsible Development work
A Viral Songwriting Challenge Shines a Spotlight on the Tradition of Hip Hop in West Virginia
This spring, the community media organization Black By God challenged West Virginia artists to write a lyrical love letter to the state, breathing new life into the state’s hip hop scene
Eastern KY artists celebrate America’s 250, Black history with ‘pursuit of liberty’ quilt
The Southeast Kentucky African American Museum unveils its 'Pursuit of Liberty' community quilt project in Hazard, honoring Black history and Appalachian roots.
This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12
Explore key September moments in Affrilachian history: WV’s first Black legislator, Harlem Renaissance author John Matheus, and John Henry’s legend.
For some West Virginians, a historic $450M Chemours settlement over forever chemicals is too little, too late
Parkersburg residents react to Chemours' historic $450M PFAS settlement as federal drinking water protections face potential rollbacks and long-term health harms linger.
Op-Ed: September is National Voter Registration Month
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner encourages Mountain State citizens to verify voter registration and prepare for upcoming elections during Voter Registration Month.