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100 Days in Appalachia

Author / Isa McMullen

Once again Nakiya (Nyx) Bell is surrounded by a haze on the river which runs along a deep forest. They hold their braided hair up which follows the lines of her arms and shoulders. Photo: Isa McMullen/For 100 Days in Appalachia
Generation Zeitgeist

Photo Essay: Exploring Trans and Queer Identity through Appalachian, Christian Iconography

May 7, 2024 by Isa McMullen

As a queer and gender-nonconforming person navigating life in a region deeply entrenched in Christianity, I find myself straddling two worlds. While I don’t hold any religious beliefs, I cannot deny the profound impact that Appalachian and Deep Southern Christianity have on the queer experience. […]

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