Black in Appalachia: What's in a Name

05/11/2024 26 min Temporada 5 Episodio 1

Listen "Black in Appalachia: What's in a Name"

Episode Synopsis


This episode we explore the history and significance of racially charged place names in Appalachia. From Ann Miller Woodford in Far Western North Carolina, SW Virginia's Great Stone Face to poet Cecil Giscombe's reflection on the absurdity of "Negro Mountain" in Appalachian Pennsylvania, this discussion underscores the importance of addressing these place names and the work toward respectful historical narratives.