Justice for Appalachians
Mountain Top Topics seeks to shine light on issues of environmental, social, and economic justice in Central Appalachia while emphasizing traditional mountain values of inclusivity, mutual aid, and fairness.
The Land
We celebrate the land and natural beauty of one of the ecological hotspots of the world, with one of the most diverse temperate forests on the planet.
The People
With cultural influences ranging from the Shawnee, Yoruba, Scotch-Irish, to Vietnamese, in reality Appalachia belies the stereotypical depictions of “hillbillies.”
The Challenges
Long prey to extractive industries and neglect, Central Appalachia today faces challenges ranging from poverty, pollution, to drug dependence disorder.