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.
By: Crystal Good I walked the thick, white marble hallways of the West Virginia State Capitol for years as a lobbyist. My journey into policy work began out of frustration […]
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.
