
Appalachian Phrases

"Hollar if You Hear Me!"
By Elizabeth “Lizzie” Washington of Mountain Voice A Final Reflection This is my final blog, and I have truly enjoyed researching and writing about Black Appalachians, mental health in Appalachian communities, and now violence among young people in rural communities. I hope something I have written has encouraged you to…
Nancy Frasers essay published in 1998 titled, “Social justice in the age of identity politics: Redistribution, recognition,” challenges a growing rate in political arguments about struggles in cultural respect and identity from economic equality. So, rather than communities acting if they’re separate, Fraser argues that actual social justice requires both….
There are many occupational health risks in coal mining communities, particularly black lung disease, discussing how environmental conditions in mines affect respiratory health, the effectiveness of current safety measures, and the need for stronger enforcement and long-term support for affected workers.