Race in Appalachia: A Conversation
- appalstudies
- Jun 24, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 28, 2022
The Appalachian Studies Association and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Programs at Western Carolina University present this prerecorded webinar that recalibrates race as a continuous and central topic of life in Appalachia. The representation of various lenses seeks a holistic conversation.
Watch the full meet-up here:




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Framing race as a continuous and central aspect of life rather than a peripheral Escape Road issue helps foster a more honest dialogue, while the inclusion of multiple lenses ensures that the conversation remains inclusive, reflective, and grounded in real community voices.
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