Photographer Chris Aluka Berry has made it his mission to give voice to the broad spectrum of Affrilachians who have inhabited the region over the centuries. His new book “Affrilachia: Testimonies” ...

Affrilachia: Testimonies,” by Chris Aluka Berry sets out to document the Black experience in Appalachia. The book is a ...

Appalachia is the fourth oldest surviving European place name in the United States, and according to legends, its history traces back to early European expeditions.

Kingsport City Hall hosts "Black in Appalachia" exhibit, highlighting the African American history in the region until ...

From its rich storytelling traditions to its distinctive musical heritage, Appalachia embodies a unique and influential way ...

After just 22 days of operation, a “hue and cry” among riders of the new AppalCart bus system at ASU has lead to an expansion ...

In honor of Black History Month, Kingsport Cultural Arts, in conjunction with the Kingsport Archives, has put on display a ...

The Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia returns to Saint Francis University in Loretto, Friday, March 7 through Saturday, March 8.

However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling, although not as steeply ...

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Ed Holzinger, which The Appalachian published Feb. 13, 1979. If Boone were to be buried ...

Healing Appalachia is the world’s largest recovery-based music festival, which has always been held in West Virginia. However, come September, it is taking center stage at the Boyd County ...