Our Mission
Our class mission is to explore and promote justice through the intersectional lens of Appalachia, recognizing the diverse identities within the region. Inspired by the vision of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College, we aim to bring people together across differences, raise awareness for those outside Appalachia, and connect Appalachian communities to resources and opportunities that support education, equity, and unity.
About Us
This project is part of an Learning & Inquiry 300 course focused on justice and the intersectionality of Appalachia. It explores how different identities, such as race, gender, class, and culture, shape the experiences of people living in the region. This course is offered at Berea College, a tuition-free institution committed to providing education and opportunity for all students. The content on this site was created and authored by Berea College students.
This project seeks to bring people together across different identities within Appalachia while raising awareness for those who are not from the region. It also aims to connect communities to meaningful resources and opportunities. By focusing on both awareness and access, this work hopes to strengthen community and deepen understanding of justice in Appalachia.
This Web site expresses the views of only its authors and not Berea College, not do its authors represent Berea College or its views.
MEET OUR TEAMS
Cleanup Crew (Spring ’26)
Our mission is to educate and inform the general public about culture and voices of Appalachia and to dispel stereotypes and myths surrounding the region
Pinkaholics (Spring ’26)
Hello! We are the Pinkahallics, a group of four women passionate about women’s health in Appalachia. We all share our own unique experiences with Appalachia, which unite to create a diverse foundation to inform, motivate, and advocate for Appalachians and the region that thousands call home.
Hollar if You Hear Me (Spring ’26)
About Team
Facilitator
Jarrod W. Brown, Ph.D., is an Appalachian philosopher and is the facilitator of the Appalachian (In)Justice course at Berea College. He teaches in the Philosophy & Asian Studies Departments.
