Civic-focused stories covering politics, voting rights, public policy, and governance within Appalachia. This category also includes discussions on Black representation in politics and initiatives that encourage civic engagement among Appalachian and Black communities.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey kicked off his first State of the State address by sharing his backstory—and a feel-good homage to the grit, determination and hard work that he says embody […]
Disturbingly, the children’s racial background has not been spotlighted, mirroring a wider trend of silence and systemic negligence surrounding the maltreatment of Black children.
