BBG Ghana

News and stories connecting Appalachia to Ghana, exploring Black heritage, cultural ties, and the African diaspora’s impact on local communities. This category dives into Ghana’s influence on Black Appalachian identity and current events.

Ghana Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela, Calls for Immediate Release of President Maduro

By Crystal Good | Black By God: The West Virginian Ghana joins international chorus of concern over what it describes as “colonial ambitions” reminiscent of imperialist era. The Ghanaian Government […]

Latest in BBG Ghana
Black By God Joins Ghana’s Buz Stop Boys Sanitation Movement: Beach Cleanup Set for December 19th
Where to Get the Shot (and the Look): Tamara Brown’s Ultimate Accra Glam List
Who Is Ibrahim Traoré? Deepfakes, Disinformation, and What Appalachia Can Learn

A viral speech from President Ibrahim Traoré turned out to be fake—but the longing it stirred for real leadership was very real. In this essay, I travel from Appalachia to West Africa to explore what’s true, what’s manipulated, and what we can learn from farmers, journalists, and freedom fighters building systems rooted in land and legacy. From Blair Mountain to Burkina Faso, this is about who owns the land, who tells the story—and who feeds the people.

From West Africa to West Virginia
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A Contrast in Cultures: Repatriating to Ghana and Building a Life Rooted in Purpose. Meet OvadYah Ben Isreal.
BBG 2024 Mini Impact Report
Experience Ghana with Tamara Brown’s Ultimate Accra List! 🇬🇭
Does What I Eat Matter? Exploring Ghanaian Food Culture and Pregnancy – Bridging Appalachia and Africa

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