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Older Than the Trees
By Ethan Godsey Appalachia is an ancient place that predates countless things we take for granted in the modernday. Everyday we live in the shadow of mountains that are so…
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What is Melungeon?
By Ethan Godsey When someone talks about the Melungeon people many different thoughts come to mind. Is Melungeon a race of people, a slur, a part of an identity? The…
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Johnstown: A City of the Past Looking Towards the Future
By Kaison Wills A White Paper to encourage the youth of Johnstown, PA to work towards improving the city and its community instead of leaving it behind. It is common…
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Effects of Linguistic Bias on Economic Success in Appalachia
1. Introduction 1.1 Appalachian English Appalachian English (AppE) is a dialect spoken in the Appalachian region of the United States which spans 13 states along the eastern coast of the…
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Farewell to the Bleeding Mountain
Farewell to the Bleeding Mountain People: Government and Industry Negligence in Appalachia Those who are born of Appalachian blood are deemed meritless beyond their labor by industry and the United…
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Revitalizing Johnstown: Why the Youth Need to Step Up
Photo: Picture of Downtown Johnstown, Kaison Wills, Nov. 24, 2024 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a city once booming with steel industry prosperity, now sits in the shadow of its former self. For…
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A Four Year Flag Destroyed 16,000 Years of History
Living in Appalachia It's impossible to not see the confederate flag on a semi regular basis anytime you leave your home. Whether it's your neighbors garage or a bumper sticker,…
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London & Corbin; Fried Chicken, Moon Bows, Social Justice, & the Angel of Death in the Cycling Capital of Kentucky
originally published in https://fernwehtun.com/2023/03/17/london-world-chicken-festival-honey-buns-wilderness-trails-the-angel-of-death-in-the-cycling-capital-of-kentucky/ One thing about Kentucky folks, they love fried chicken. The relationship between its fame and its followers has perpetuated a self-fulfilling prophecy over the century, keeping…
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Help Wanted
Hey everybody, I’m excited to present the latest issue of the Appalachian Free Press! However, our Editor-in-Chief has decided to step down, and I don’t think I can keep doing…
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Educated People Do Not Speak Like That: A Reflection on Gettin’ Above My Raisin’
Growing up in the Appalachian region I never read books whose characters talked like me. Early on, stories, for the most part, focused on Dick and Jane’s stilted language patterns…