In 100 Days, 100 Voices, photographer Nancy Andrews presents photographs depicting the diversity of voices across Appalachia. These portraits strive to show the varied faces, passions, issues and opinions from around the region.
If Farmers Can Raise Stuff and Directly Market it to People in the Area, You Can Create a Different Kind of Profitable Business Model
I think a lot of people in my generation have the same problem. They love the farm and they recognize how valuable and great it is. But like what do we do with it? — Marshall Bartlett Marshall Barlett: We’re in Como, Mississippi on my family farm. I’m the fifth generation […]
Dropping by ‘World Famous’ Pat’s Snack Bar in Manchester, Kentucky
Tyler Pennington, 27 and Travis Marcum, 25, were behind the counter serving up the burgers at the “World Famous” Pat’s Snack Bar in Manchester, Kentucky. Pennington is a co-owner with family members. World Famous? “It’s always been that way. Whenever it became ‘world famous,’ ” explained cook Travis Marcum. Marcum […]
‘The Hardest Thing When I Got My Diagnosis Was to Call Our Two Daughters’
If anyone sees the barn quilt and it reminds anyone, ‘I need to get a cancer check up,’ then it’s worth every penny. Dorothy Larew: In 2001 I discovered I had breast cancer. It was actually the week after our younger daughter got married. I had no idea. It was a […]
To be Able to Connect With Another Human Being…is Sort of an Essential Survival Skill
There are lots of people out there that don’t like the direction that we’re heading. — Mike Vincent April Vincent: Education should prepare somebody to go out and live independently in the world and hopefully have a fulfilling life — take care of themselves and their needs and their family, not just […]
My Dad Died in a Hospital. She Wants to Die at Home. I Said, “I Can Do That.”
I moved back six years ago to take care of my mom. Tomorrow’s not promised to none of us. I’ve tried to give back to her like she gave to me. No matter if I was wrong or right, she took care of me. When I first started bathing my […]
I Voted for Donald Trump. I Just Hope he Does What he Says. -Spencer Jenkins
I treat him like I treat my own brother — Spencer Jenkins What do you want people to know when they see your picture? Spencer Jenkins: We work hard, and people appreciate us for bringing their beer to ’em. I mean it ain’t an easy job. People think it is, but […]
‘We’re People From Different Countries, Living Together in Harmony and Peace and Love.’
It wasn’t a traditional proposal. He didn’t get on his knees or anything. — Saira Khan Faheem Khan: I proposed to her to marry me and she was like, ‘we just spoke?’ Saira Khan: It wasn’t a traditional proposal. He didn’t get on his knees or anything. We met November first […]
‘If I’m Not Helping to Create More People Like Me…Then I Risk My Art Form Dying With Me.’
I love to teach beginners because of that moment where maybe they’re going to realize there’s a musician in there somewhere. Jennifer Rose Ramsay Escobar: I am a professional musician and dancer, definitely a product of my raising at Berea. Sometime in the last 20 years, Berea has been designated […]
‘This is still a wealthy region’ says McDowell farmer
Everybody that sits down and blesses a table and enjoys a meal has somebody like myself and countless other small farmers around the world to thank for that. Sylvester “Sky” Edwards: My true passion has always been growing my own food. Being part of the Mormon faith, we’re admonished to […]
When your job moves to Mexico
“My initials are inside a casket, J.B.,” said Bean. Jeffery L. Bean: We are making things for a person that they will put their loved one in. It’s a very memorable moment in their life. I lost two family members at one time – my mom and her sister. I […]
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