Having long been in this region, Black Appalachians remain mostly invisible, while the dominant narratives of Appalachia depict an overwhelming, white cultural homogeneity.
The Black in Appalachia Podcast challenges these misconceptions by highlighting how Black families have shaped and have been shaped by the region. Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places, and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis dive into what it means to be Black in Appalachia, creating space where under-told stories can be heard and Black identity can be reclaimed.
Cornel West Runs for President
Recorded at the East Tennessee PBS studios in Knoxville, TN, the Black in Appalachia crew had the distinct pleasure of talking with Dr. Cornel West, scholar, agitator, and candidate for the Green Party presidential ticket. We talked affirmative action, youth mobilization, jazz, blues, and class solidarity (among a bevy of other really important subjects).
Y’all Don’t Hear Me
Curator Kreneshia Whiteside-McGhee talks about her installation “Y’all Don’t Hear Me: The Black Appalachia.” As part of the exhibit Kren sits down for a conversation with Nikki Giovanni.
Find more podcasts at www.blackinappalachia.org/podcast. Tune in to their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@BlackinAppalachia.
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