Category: Appalachia
Mountain Talk: Preserving the culture of Southern Appalachia
Introduction In today’s age where social media and global communication are steadily reshaping local cultures, the documentary Mountain Talk, directed by Emmy award winning filmmaker Neal Hutcheson and narrated by award winning playwright Gary Garden. This documentary really explores the language, stories, music, slang, and cultural heritage of southern Appalachia…
The Culture of Appalachia: More Than the Mountains and Myths
Appalachian Culture| Traditions, Music, and Community By: Breanna Washington from Mountain Voices Often when people think of Appalachia, they tend to think of rugged mountains or the coal mines. But the region is much more than just a landscape, Appalachia culture is rooted in many generations of stories, music, traditions,…
Appalachia
Two Sides of Social Justice
Explore Nancy Fraser’s argument that true social justice requires both economic equality and recognition of identity to create a fair and inclusive society.
How Nancy Frasers article still matters
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….
Appalachia
The Importance of an Appalachian Community
By Alexa of Mountain Voice This is my final blog post. It has been amazing to share all this information with you all. I hope that, if anything, someone was able to take away from what I brought to the table and effectively apply the knowledge in their everyday life…
Appalachia
Building Community, One Conversation at a Time.
Videos by Lizzie, Alexa, and Bre of Mountain Voices What does it truly mean to belong? In this video series, Berea College students, faculty, staff, and campus professionals share their personal perspectives on belonging and community. Through honest conversations, we explore how meaningful connections shape our experiences, strengthen our well-being,…