Appalachian Cultural Resources

This podcast episode covers events from 1921, when coal miners fed up with unfair labor practices and exploitation took up arms against their employers in Logan County, WV. The resulting conflict lasted five days and has been called the biggest armed uprising on U.S. soil since the Civil War.

This episode features award winning legendary poet, author, and civil rights legend Nikki Giovanni. Listen as she talks Appalachian history and family stories.

This week on Inside Appalachia, we’re talking about traditional ballads — how they tell stories and connect us to the past.

These old tunes can mean so much. They can tap into difficult emotions and give feelings space to be heard. Some songs may even be too uncomfortable to sing.

In this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lynch-Thomason, we explore songs about lawbreaking folk hereo, runaway trains and murder ballads.

This episode talks about food from the Appalachian region. They will explore what happens when fancy chefs start cooking up Appalachian traditional fare and discuss how cuisine Appalachian’s consider to be staples are called “trash food” by others.

Schools are facing unprecedented staff shortages – here in Appalachia and across the country. This episode will show what teachers and schools are up against and what solutions could help keep more educators from burning out.

This episode explores the history of Berea College and it’s legacy for Appalachia.