Happy Hump Day POU! As with just about every genre of music popular in the United States, it should come as no surprise that the bluegrass music of Appalachia, was created by African Americans. One of the most iconic symbols of Appalachian culture— the banjo— was brought to the region by African-American slaves in the 18th century. Black banjo players were performing in … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African Americans and Appalachian History
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Tuesday Open Thread: African Americans and Appalachian History
Good Morning POU! Today, let's talk about the Appalachian families that are racially referred to as Melungeons. Melungeon is a term traditionally applied to one of numerous "tri-racial isolate" groups of the Appalachia region of the southeastern United States. Historically, Melungeons were associated with the Cumberland Gap area of central Appalachia, which includes … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African Americans and Appalachian History
Monday Open Thread: African Americans and Appalachian History
Good Morning POU! This week we will feature history lessons, past and present, focusing on African Americans in the Appalachian region of the United States. Long thought of as an area consisting of backwoods mountain folks of European ancestry, there is a deep cultural history that has long been ignored but now is gaining recognition for its contributions in both … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African Americans and Appalachian History
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Sunday Musical Brunch Open Thread: Songs that Embody the Black Struggle
Today's thread will highlight the power of music and the messages it conveys. The biggest cultural export from African-American culture is our music. Sit back and enjoy these songs that did evoke thought, dialogue and action at various times. To Be Young, Gifted and Black … [Read more...] about Sunday Musical Brunch Open Thread: Songs that Embody the Black Struggle