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The late great Dr. Ethel Caffie-Austin—the "First Lady of Gospel," Black, West Virginian, Appalachian. Appalachian history is Black history, today and every day. Watch the full film on our YouTube here: loom.ly/sN1zdeM 📷 Appalshop, "His Eye Is On the Sparrow," Anne Lewis, 2003

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“An intriguingly unadorned portrait of a town like so many in America that build along with an industry and crumble in the wake of its aftermath.” -Voice of Youth Advocates Watch "Clinchco: Story of a Mining Town": loom.ly/ht-QKrA 📸 Appalshop, "Clinchco: Story of a Mining Town," Susie Baker, 1982

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Josh White, born in Appalachian SC, was a trailblazer who toured the world, sold a million records, and was the first Black artist to perform at the White House. He inspired hundreds of musicians, and he did it all while fighting for civil rights. Happy birthday, Josh. Rest in power.

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Learn of the rise and fall of a biracial Virginia coal camp, exploring Clinchco’s past and present while highlighting themes in labor and Southern history. Watch "Clinchco: Story of a Mining Town" on YouTube here: loom.ly/ht-QKrA 📸 Appalshop, "Clinchco: Story of a Mining Town," Susie Baker, 1982

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📣 We’re seeking interviewees for the film “The Roof Over My Head,” which discusses the unhoused community in Appalachia. If you/someone you know want to tell your story, please get in touch! A small stipend will be provided. ✉️ Email madison (at) appalshop (dot) org before 4/4/25

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For over 85 years, Lee Sexton brought traditional banjo to the world, and his legacy lives on today. You can watch him perform "Whoa Mule" at a square dance in Blackey, KY on our YouTube channel: loom.ly/nH1lAF0 Rest easy, Lee. We miss you.

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Finally read @cartersickels.bsky.social’s The Evening Hour in all its tender, raw, aching beauty. Read it yourself, and then watch the @appalshop.bsky.social film The Buffalo Creek Flood: An Act of Man (Mimi Pickering, 1975) on YouTube.

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Happy hire anniversary (2/8) to Teddy Wimer, General Manager of WMMT! When they aren't working, they enjoy graphic design and indie comics, and their favorite Appalshop film is "Fast Food Women." We're lucky to have them!

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📣SAVE THE DATE for Seedtime 2025! 🪕🎵🎨 Seedtime on the Cumberland—Appalshop's FREE arts and music festival—will be held June 6-7, 2025 at our solar pavilion in downtown Whitesburg. Join us for music, food, crafts, dancing, jam sessions, and more! RSVP to our Facebook event here: loom.ly/nBXylwM

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Have you check out our newest music video and the second installment of our “Shades of Home” series? Celebrate Appalachian love with us by watching the music video of "Virginia Is For Lovers," a song by Joshua Outsey and video produced by the Appalshop film department, linked here: loom.ly/NLuzFYA

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Our friends over at the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival in Ireland will be holding their 19th annual gathering this June. Save the date! 🪕🎻

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Artus Moser — a collector of ballads for the Library of Congress, teacher, singer, storyteller, artist, naturalist, and devoted family man. Watch "Artus Moser of Buckeye Cove" on YouTube here: loom.ly/TDAA_FA 📸 Appalshop, "Artus Moser of Buckeye Cove," Anne Lewis, 1985

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When people saw photographer William Mullins arriving to town, they'd shout, "The pictureman is coming!" “Pictureman” Mullins captured life here at the turn of the century—and correct the record of an Appalachia that's often whitewashed. During Black History Month, let's tell the WHOLE history.

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“Seventy-six percent of American adults agree, ‘Arts and culture are personally important to me.’“ Read more here: loom.ly/hHbx_rk We encourage you to reach out to your legislators and express to them the importance of art and arts funding in your life. Find your KY legislator here: loom.ly/pE8D2bg

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“An important contribution to the history of Appalachian resistance...very powerful...one comes away from the film keenly aware of the horrors of strip mining and why people fought back." ~ Steve Fisher Watch "To Save The Land And People" on YouTube here: loom.ly/t2kSSTA 📸 Robert Cooper, 1972.

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We’re excited to welcome Tom Gage as the newest Appalshop Board member! Tom served as Appalshop's Executive Director in 1975—a time he recalls with great fondness. As our new treasurer, Tom is eager to support Appalshop's flood recovery efforts and help foster new growth. Congratulations, Tom!

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📣CASTING CALL — NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! 🎬 Acoustic Pictures is looking for actors, non-actors, extras, and folks who want to take part in their newest film. No prior experience is necessary! 📅 See graphic for casting call dates and times! We hope to see you there!

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In Kentucky, we believe in taking care of one another. From expanding access to affordable health care to improving mental health services, we’re working to create a healthier commonwealth for all.

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#Winter has fully arrived in #Appalachia, and we're celebrating the entire season with books by #BlackAuthors and about #BlackAppalachia. Our #Winter2025 #ReadingList featuring works from Crystal Wilkinson, Alena Hairston, and bell hooks. www.appli.org/appli-... 1/2

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Explore a story of Appalachian resistance as eastern Kentuckians fought against destructive strip mining. "To Save The Land and People" shares activism for environmental justice in the face of overwhelming odds. Watch "To Save The Land And People" on YouTube: loom.ly/t2kSSTA 📸 Robert Cooper, 1972.

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Have you placed your preorder for June Appal’s newest limited-edition vinyl of Cornelius Eady Trio's "Don't Get Dead: Pandemic Folk Songs?" 🎻 Preorder now on June Appal's Bandcamp page: juneappalrecordings.bandcamp.com All preorders will ship around the official release date of March 25, 2025.

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Many of you have asked us where we are operating these days, the future of our 91 Madison building in downtown Whitesburg, and what's coming for the future of Appalshop in terms of location. Well, we have (some) answers for you! Check out our newest blog post to learn more: appalshop.org/news

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As an early field recorder of rural American music, John Lomax collected 10,000+ recorded and transcribed work songs, cowboy songs, reels, ballads, and blues. Today, we're still documenting & amplifying rural American music. Rest in peace, John.

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Happy hire anniversary (on 1/25) to Rachel Rosolina, our Communications Director! When she's not working, she enjoys writing and traveling, and her favorite Appalshop film is "Fast Food Women." We're lucky to have her!

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"A natural as a lead-in to discussion of the need for school reform, and the pitfalls of cosmetic reform." -Mike Caudill, Hazard High School, Hazard, KY Watch "I'm What This Is All About" on YouTube here: loom.ly/IaC2Si0 📸 Appalshop, "I'm What This Is All About," Anne Lewis, Mimi Pickering, 1985.

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We are saddened by the recent passing of former Appalshop filmmaker Rick DiClemente, director of 1975 film "Chairmaker." Rest easy, Rick—you will be missed. Watch "Chairmaker" on the our YouTube channel here: loom.ly/bi6mRZI

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2024 was a year of creativity and growth for us, and we could not have done it without you. We invite you to visit www.appalshop.org/2025 to read a message from our Executive Director, Tiffany Sturdivant as we reflect on the previous year and look forward to what 2025 will bring.

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One year ago, we began our mission to make our film catalog more accessible, and FREE, on our YouTube channel. So far, we’ve released nearly half of our collection, with many incredible films still to come. Don’t miss out! Subscribe and enjoy a new release every Monday morning! youtube.com/appalshop

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“We have used Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise numerous times at civic clubs, with county government… Everyone connects with the concept being presented… We got their attention, fast.”— Colusa Community Hospital Watch "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise" on YouTube: loom.ly/7-7bsRs 📸 Appalshop, Mimi Pickering, 1997

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Join us for the first public screening of the newest Appalshop film, "Through Their Own Lens," produced by Hannah Adams Asbury. The film celebrates 37 years of AMI empowering rural youth through media, showcasing its transformative impact on Appalachia. See you there! 👋

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Have you placed your preorder for June Appal’s newest limited-edition vinyl of Cornelius Eady Trio's "Don't Get Dead: Pandemic Folk Songs?" 🎻 Preorder now on June Appal's Bandcamp page: juneappalrecordings.bandcamp.com All preorders will ship around the official release date of March 25, 2025.

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Beloved Kentucky arts and culture organization @appalshop.bsky.social have been busy sharing literal treasures from their archives on YT. There’s so many amazing documentaries and so much great music! youtu.be/qqPz2mU3m3M?...

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"I feel like for folks in eastern Kentucky and rural America, resiliency is something that is not to be celebrated... We're doing this out of necessity."-Tiffany Sturdivant, Executive Director of Appalshop Visit www.appalshop.org/2025 to hear more on our 2024 achievements and what’s coming in 2025.

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Rural health care is at risk from closures, staff shortages, and patient migration. This 1997 film shows how communities can boost health care and the economy by supporting local services. Watch "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise" on YouTube here: loom.ly/7-7bsRs 📸 Appalshop, Mimi Pickering, 1997

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Appalshop is powered by our communities, and we are eager to work with YOU! If you have an idea, we want to hear it! Contact our Publicity Manager Tucker Leighty-Phillips by email at Tucker (at) appalshop (dot) org.

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TOMORROW! Join us at ReImagine Appalachia’s biggest virtual event of the year! Don't miss the opportunity to: 🤝Network 📣Weigh in on the coalition’s 2025 objectives 👂Learn about our work plan priorities for 2025 Register @ reimagineappalachia.org/reimagine-ap...

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Today we honor Charlie Gearheart, lead singer and songwriter for Goose Creek Symphony, who performed with Jimi Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, and appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. But we also recall them playing at Hillbilly Nation Celebrations in Wise, VA. Rest easy, Charlie. Your music lives on.

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Join us for the first public screening of the newest Appalshop film, "Through Their Own Lens," produced by Hannah Adams Asbury. The film celebrates 37 years of AMI empowering rural youth through media, showcasing its transformative impact on Appalachia. See you there! 👋

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Have you placed your preorder for June Appal’s newest limited-edition vinyl of Cornelius Eady Trio's "Don't Get Dead: Pandemic Folk Songs?" 🎻 Preorder now on June Appal's Bandcamp page: juneappalrecordings.bandcamp.com All preorders will ship around the official release date of March 25, 2025.

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Appalshop and the Appalachian Media Institute are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Tammy (Tambone) Clemons, a long-time friend and supporter of our work. Your dedication to Appalachia and to the youth of our region will forever be remembered. We miss you, Tammy. Rest easy.

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2024 was a year of creativity and growth for us, and we could not have done it without you. We invite you to visit www.appalshop.org/2025 to read a message from our Executive Director, Tiffany Sturdivant as we reflect on the previous year and look forward to what 2025 will bring.

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Did you know that roughly half of our film catalog is free to view on YouTube, and new films are added weekly? You can find us on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/appalshop

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We’ve learned so much this past year! Let’s use it to shape 2025 with smart, adaptive workplan priorities! 🌟 Join us for our 5th Annual Strategy Summit! Register @ reimagineappalachia.org/reimagine-ap...

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Our Film department crew have been busy for the past several weeks collaborating with filmmaker Talia Lugacy, writer and director of This Is Not A War Story, on an exciting upcoming project. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, stay tuned for more details!

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Hazel Dickens gave voice to hard times and working people, inspiring generations with powerful songs of resilience. Watch "Hazel Dickens: It's Hard to Tell the Singer From the Song" on YouTube here: loom.ly/QhXLaf0 📸 Appalshop, Mimi Pickering, 2000

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Preorders are OPEN NOW for the limited-edition vinyl release of Cornelius Eady Trio's "Don't Get Dead: Pandemic Folk Songs." 🪕 Preorder TODAY on June Appal's Bandcamp page: juneappalrecordings.bandcamp.com All preorders will ship around the official release date of March 25, 2025.

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Goodbye X, hello Bluesky! 🦋 You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads,Tiktok, YouTube, and our website, all of which are linked in our Linktree here: linktr.ee/appalshop

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