Journal of Appalachian Studies
30th Anniversary
Photographer Sabrina L. Greene
The Journal of Appalachian Studies is so excited to celebrate its 30th anniversary! The 30th issue celebrates not only our anniversary, but also a special issue on Black Appalachia brought to you by special editor Wilburn Hayden, Jr. Please join us in our celebrations of the Journal, Appalachia, Appalachian studies, and Black Appalachia.
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A note from Special Editor, Wilburn Hayden, Jr.​
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The Journal of Appalachian Studies Special Issue on Black Appalachia is the first academic periodical to present the Appalachian Black experiences within a single issue. It is a testimony to the three centuries in which Blacks have existed with Indigenous peoples, White people, and other peoples within this mountainous region. For the present-day residents and the vast number of folks with Appalachian heritage and roots who reside elsewhere, the collection seeks to draw attention to the reality that the Appalachian mountains is our geographical center, regardless of race.
The Special Issue documents a sliver of the struggles, joy and successes of being a Black Appalachian. For folks seeking to know more about the Black presence, we trust that these pages increase your understandings. For researchers and scholars, our hope is that you build on this work, increasing your contributions to Appalachian studies. For those seeking to continue to build a region rich with diversity, we offer historical evidence, resource tools, and pathways for supporting your efforts.
Special Editor,
Wilburn Hayden, Jr.​
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ASC Black Focus Sessions from 1996 through 2024
Compiler - Wilburn Hayden, Jr., is Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar in the School of Social Work at York University.