This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 27 through Oct. 3
Discover key milestones in Affrilachian history: educator Fannie Cobb Carter's birth and the founding of integrated Storer College in Harpers Ferry.
Culture
Stories that capture the heart of Appalachian community life and culture, spotlighting festivals, traditions, and the rich heritage of Black Appalachians. This category includes cultural events, arts, and initiatives that shape Appalachian identity.
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This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 13 through Sept. 19
Discover key mid-September milestones in Affrilachian history: pioneer lawyer J. R. Clifford, jazz legend Chu Berry, and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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.
Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival returns to Mercer County
Culturefest returns to Princeton, WV Sept. 8–13 featuring global artists, school workshops, and 4 days of free live music, art, and food in the Grassroots District.
Live Listening Party takes stage at Multifest
Mountain State hip-hop artists took center stage at Charleston's 36th annual Multifest, bringing unity, local pride, and raw talent to Haddad Riverfront Park.
Legendary Bill Withers to be inducted into Beckley’s inaugural ‘Hometown Hall of Fame’
Beckley honors music icons Bill Withers, Hazel Dickens, and more at the inaugural Hometown Hall of Fame event on Aug 1 at Word Park. Live music, art, and food trucks.
Fourth Annual Dismukes Gala Returns to Welch to Honor a Forgotten McDowell County Legacy
Nearly a century after Dr. Henry Dodford Dismukes opened the largest privately owned Black hospital in the country in Kimball, West Virginia, the community he served is coming together again to make sure his story — and the building that held it — isn't lost to history.
A small WV town discovered an unmarked slave cemetery. They spent Juneteenth honoring the dead.
Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony for the Fairfax Slave Ceremony in Preston County.
This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 13 through Sept. 19
Discover key mid-September milestones in Affrilachian history: pioneer lawyer J. R. Clifford, jazz legend Chu Berry, and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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.
Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival returns to Mercer County
Culturefest returns to Princeton, WV Sept. 8–13 featuring global artists, school workshops, and 4 days of free live music, art, and food in the Grassroots District.
Live Listening Party takes stage at Multifest
Mountain State hip-hop artists took center stage at Charleston's 36th annual Multifest, bringing unity, local pride, and raw talent to Haddad Riverfront Park.
Legendary Bill Withers to be inducted into Beckley’s inaugural ‘Hometown Hall of Fame’
Beckley honors music icons Bill Withers, Hazel Dickens, and more at the inaugural Hometown Hall of Fame event on Aug 1 at Word Park. Live music, art, and food trucks.
Fourth Annual Dismukes Gala Returns to Welch to Honor a Forgotten McDowell County Legacy
Nearly a century after Dr. Henry Dodford Dismukes opened the largest privately owned Black hospital in the country in Kimball, West Virginia, the community he served is coming together again to make sure his story — and the building that held it — isn't lost to history.
A small WV town discovered an unmarked slave cemetery. They spent Juneteenth honoring the dead.
Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony for the Fairfax Slave Ceremony in Preston County.