Community & 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.

Study Shows Suicide Rates For Black Girls Doubled During Pandemic

West Virginia Black Counselors Speak Out

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Listening For Racial Understanding

Morgantown Hosts Public Art Exhibit

What’s the plan for the overdose capital?

Ignoring it isn’t working

THE CHANGE AGENT

Huntington’s First Black Police Chief vs. The Overdose Capital

Black in the Newsroom

Media 2070 shares documentary with West Virginia

The Healing House Takes Holistic Approach To Trauma Recovery

Meet The Founders Nakia and Michael

Instagram Account ‘The Feels’ Centers the Joys of Black Womanhood in West Virginia

Meet Creative Director Keiya Smith

Did you know one of the country’s rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia?

Jason Tartt one of America's rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia, and he’s incorporating a myriad of crops, including hemp, on his farm to help heal the community.

“Cap” Ferguson: A Black Trailblazer

Meet the iconic Army Officer, Educator and Charleston, WV entrepreneur and civic leader

Removing Stigmas And Helping People Succeed

Formerly Incarcerated Women Speaks To WV Legislature