The Effects of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster on the Coal Field Regions of Appalachia

The Upper Big Branch Mine disaster was one of the most tragic incidents in this history of the coal fields region of Appalachia. In the tragic incident that occured in Montcoal…

Mountaintop Removal Mining in West Virginia

Question: What are the environmental impacts of coal mining in West Virginia and how do they affect the nearby towns?

Women in Coal Mining in West Virginia

What hidden issues did women face in the coal mining industry in West Virginia in the…

Shaping the Music of Appalachia

How have African-Americans influenced music in Appalachia

I wanted to explore the music of Appalachia and see how styles and forms of music in the region were created. While conducting my research I found that African-Americans had a large…

Crime in Appalachia, specifically West Virginia and the stereotypes

As I begin to think of how I wanted to start my story I looked to my roommate and asked her, If I were to point to someone and say they looked like “White trash” where would you think they are from? Her response…

“He didn’t hit me… This time.”

Is domestic abuse more prevalent in Appalachia than surrounding areas?

My original idea for a research project was on the inaccurate portrayal of Appalachian subjects through photography. But as events recently unfolded in my own life, I felt myself…

Misleading Myths of Appalachia

What are the 5 Myths of Appalachia? How much of the region resembles the 5 myths?

The five major myths associated with the Appalachian region include: overwhelming poverty, rurality, mountain topography, whiteness and premodern. The dictionary…

Defining Folk Medicine in the Appalachian Region:

What defines Folk Medicine and how has this practice in the Appalachian Region Changed over time?

The Appalachian Region is a section of the United States that despite the developing world, has been able to embrace its…

The impact of Appalachian music

How does the history of Appalachian music impact the culture today?

Agrarian Appalachia to Industrialized Mine-alachia