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James is one of the main characters of "O Pioneer!" "He has an ability to listen and really hear your words and then let those words reflect upon his understanding of his relationship with God and religion," filmmaker Clara Lehmann said. Photo: Provided

Meet the Filmmakers of ‘O, Pioneer!’, A Documentary Exploring Life in Appalachia During the Pandemic

Culture

byLaura Harbert Allen

September 19, 2023

The Grandview Overlook in the New River Gorge National Park offers scenic views like this one of the horseshoe bend. Photo: Colleen Kelly/100 Days in Appalachia

Ready for a Road Trip? A Guide to the Sights & Bites of Central, Southern Appalachia

Travel Time

byColleen Kelly

August 22, 2023

A child looks on at a drag event during the Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, 2023 PRIDE in the Park event. Photo: Ava O'Bien/100 Days in Appalachia

This Pride, ‘I Love My Hometown Whether it Loves Me Back or Not’

Queer Appalachia

June 29, 2023

Red Terry traces the path of the pipeline on Poor Mountain and beyond in Appalachia, a stretch that includes the water supply for the nearby city of Roanoke. Credit: Elizabeth McGowan

For Tree-sitter, No Hiding from Heartbreak of Deal to Greenlight Mountain Valley Pipeline

Energy

byElizabeth McGowan, Energy News Network

June 22, 2023

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Racial Justice

‘What Matters’: Documenting the Fight for Racial Equality in Zanesville

This film documents the activism for racial equality in Zanesville, Ohio, following the murder of George Floyd. Like…

September 24, 2020

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Racial Justice

Meet the Black Musician Unraveling Generations of Hate

By addressing prejudices head-on with an open mind, blues musician Daryl Davis has succeeded in convincing over 200…

byOliver Murphy

August 24, 2020