Mountain Mama Hoodoo Medicine
Lessons from when John the Conqueror visited the salt plantation in West Virginia reminding - “mama medicine”
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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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BBG Founder/Publisher Crystal Good on the BBG delivery route
5,000 copies have been distributed across West Virginia!
Blaquity
Thar Is Black People Gold In Them Thar Hills!
A Proper West Virginia Education
Perspective by John Doyle
Black Farmers Struggle For Finance And Support In West Virginia
"We are used and then left out"
Multifest still a beacon of the need for the Black press
Multifest’s success story points to the power of the Black press. No media organization in West Virginia except the Beacon Digest felt the need at that time to have that conversation about the Regatta. The paper served as the catalyst for change.
Phat Daddy’s On Da Tracks- Opening Following Thanksgiving Weekend
A new employee-owned take-out restaurant, Phat Daddy’s On Da Tracks-- located at 480 Railroad Avenue, West Side, Charleston, West Virginia-- is set to officially open its doors following Thanksgiving weekend.
Community Events week of Nov. 2, 2021
Community Events week of Nov. 2, 2021
After Julian: Who Will Revere Empathetic Black Boys
Survivor’s Guilt by Julia Mallory is a monumental meditation on grief and the aftermath of loss.
Join Our Folk Reporters Program
BBG’s Folk Reporters Program is seeking citizens and civic actors, creators, and collaborators representing a broad base of intergenerational, diverse communities to explore the 2021 West Virginia Legislative agenda that impacts Black citizens.
BBG Founder/Publisher Crystal Good on the BBG delivery route
5,000 copies have been distributed across West Virginia!
Blaquity
Thar Is Black People Gold In Them Thar Hills!
A Proper West Virginia Education
Perspective by John Doyle
Black Farmers Struggle For Finance And Support In West Virginia
"We are used and then left out"
Multifest still a beacon of the need for the Black press
Multifest’s success story points to the power of the Black press. No media organization in West Virginia except the Beacon Digest felt the need at that time to have that conversation about the Regatta. The paper served as the catalyst for change.
Phat Daddy’s On Da Tracks- Opening Following Thanksgiving Weekend
A new employee-owned take-out restaurant, Phat Daddy’s On Da Tracks-- located at 480 Railroad Avenue, West Side, Charleston, West Virginia-- is set to officially open its doors following Thanksgiving weekend.
Community Events week of Nov. 2, 2021
Community Events week of Nov. 2, 2021
After Julian: Who Will Revere Empathetic Black Boys
Survivor’s Guilt by Julia Mallory is a monumental meditation on grief and the aftermath of loss.
Join Our Folk Reporters Program
BBG’s Folk Reporters Program is seeking citizens and civic actors, creators, and collaborators representing a broad base of intergenerational, diverse communities to explore the 2021 West Virginia Legislative agenda that impacts Black citizens.