OUR MEMBERS
Black in Appalachia: Research, Education & Support
Whitesburg, TN
William Isom II
Black in Appalachia works to highlight the history and contributions of African-Americans in the development of the Mountain South and its culture. We are a community service for Appalachian residents and families with roots in and through the region.
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Black by God
Princeton, West Virginia
Crystal Good, Publisher
Black By God is a Black-led news and storytelling organization dedicated to amplifying Black voices and perspectives in Appalachia, particularly in West Virginia. ​
Southeast Kentucky African-American Museum and Cultural Center Hazard, KY
Emily Hudson, Executive Director
Southeast Kentucky African-American Museum and Cultural Center was founded in October of 2020 with the purpose of exploring, recovering, and preserving the rich history and culture of African Americans in Southeast Kentucky.
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Appalachian Black Community Developers
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Janice Cooley
ABCD members will create and sustain a base of operations for regular contact and to serve as the organization that brings together people who study, analyze, provide expert advice and recommendations-through public discourse and publications - on the complex existence and plight of this neglected group.
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We Are The Teachers Inc (WATT)
Keystone, WV
Mildred Carlotta Young, CFO
A group of community minded individuals committed to giving every child in McDowell County, WV the love, support, and opportunity to become the best version of themselves. Our mission is to provide a safe learning environment for at-risk children, 5-18 years old by focusing on building self-confidence, strengthening academics, developing social-skills, and fostering community awareness.
​​E: carlottayoung60@yahoo.com
W: https://www.wattwv.com​​​​​​​
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South Central Educational Development, Inc
Bluefield, West Virginia
Darryl Cannady
The organization works to create access to quality healthcare for rural residents in Southern West Virginia while providing chronic health and disease prevention encouraging residents to be screened for common Health Disparities. Our programs link communities to resources that address the social determinants of Health and other services.
​​E: Sced1@earthlink.net
W: www.southcentraled.org​​​​​​​