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#ThisIsAppalachia: Margo Miller
We are proud to share this feature from the New York Times’ “Transforming Spaces” series introducing ACF’s Executive Director to readers with the following: “In Appalachia, Margo Miller Leads From a ‘Place of Courageous Joy’, Ms. Miller’s work has made her one of the most powerful people in philanthropy in a rapidly evolving region that has long been marred by stereotypes.”
#ThisIsAppalachia: Recovery
Recovery of the People and the Land
Recovery involves attention to the conditions of the land, water, air and the individuals and groups of people living in the region.
#ThisIsAppalachia: Reclamation
Bipartisan votes in Congress renewed hope for serious actions to deal with past mining damage to the Appalachian region.
#ThisIsAppalachia/ Florence Reece: Which Side Are You On?
The May 2022 issue of #ThisIsAppalachia celebrates Appalachia's working people and their families. We do so by remembering Florence Reece who inspired so many with lyrics put to paper at difficult moments of union organizing. Her song, Which Side Are You On? remains an anthem today for labor and other movements from Appalachia and throughout the world.
Support ACF's LGBTQ Fund
In line with hopefulness, we share some thoughts about ACF's LGBTQ Fund.
LGBTQ folks in Central Appalachia are organizing for equality and equity in their own hometowns.
Being affirmed as a whole person is a special gift of the impressive number of Appalachian LGBTQ movement organizations, often small, and volunteer. You can support their efforts.