SPOTLIGHT: Black in Appalachia: The Podcast

Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis interrogate what it means to be Black in Appalachia, creating space where under-told stories can be heard and Black identity can be reclaimed.

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.

Timeframe to Complete Project: Years

Cost Range: varies

Key Words: Intermediate, Community, Creative Community Conversations, Diversity, BIPOC, racial justice, equity, Appalachia, storytelling, media, race, conversations, podcast

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Black in Appalachia: Research, Education & Support is a non-profit that works in collaboration with public media, residents, university departments, libraries, archives and community organizations to highlight the history and contributions of African-Americans in the development of the Mountain South and its culture through research, local narratives, public engagement and exhibition. Black in Appalachia is a community service for Appalachian residents and families with roots in and through the region.