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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E: william@blackinappalachia.org

W: Black in Appalachia

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.                                                                                                            ​

E: crystal@blackbygod.org

W: BlackByGod.org                                                                                       

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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E: emily2hudson@gmail.com

W: www.sekyaamcc.org

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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E: jlc1922pc@gmail.com

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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​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​