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Indivisible Burke County Organizes 600-Person Democracy Rally at Historic Courthouse Square
Nearly 600 rallied at Burke County's Historic Courthouse Square to protest Trump policies threatening democracy, LGBTQIA+ rights, and social programs…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Mr. Catawba Valley Pride Talks Impact of Trump Presidency on the Queer Community
Tim Tenor, the current reigning Mr. Catawba Valley Pride, discusses the heightened fears experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community under Trump’s second…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Anti-Immigration Policies Threaten Appalachia’s Communitarian Spirit
Latino residents face increasing fear and uncertainty due to heightened ICE activity and anti-immigrant rhetoric that challenge our Appalachian values.
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Jeffrey Howard
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A Dose of Philosophical Pragmatism for Appalachia
Pragmatist philosophy encourages us to evaluate ideas, politics, and cultural practices by their practical impact in our communities rather than…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Where Are All the Appalachians of Color in News Coverage of Hurricane Helene?
While Appalachia is home to a disproportionately high white population, the lack of media outlets covering Hurricane Helene's impact on Appalachians of…
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Jeffrey Howard
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7 Things You Should Know About Slavery in Appalachia
Despite enslaving fewer African Americans than the rest of the South, Appalachians have a lot of work to do in reckoning with our racist past.
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Jeffrey Howard
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Celebrating Juneteenth in Burke: 'We Walk in Solidarity'
Religious leaders remarked on racism, unity, and 'moving forward' during the NAACP's 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Walk around downtown Morganton.
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Jeffrey Howard
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Learning About LGBTQIA+ Experiences in Burke County
As more and more conversations about LGBTQIA+ issues and identities surface, Burke residents have increased chances to listen empathetically and learn.
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Jeffrey Howard
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Speaking of a Sense of Place
Drawing inspiration from writer Robert Macfarlane and philosopher David Abram, we consider what it means to take the name Appalachia upon oneself.
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Jeffrey Howard
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'Common Ground' Dinner to Highlight LGBTQIA+ Identities
An upcoming event organized by the Industrial Commons will examine LGBTQIA+ experiences in Burke County.
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Jeffrey Howard
Burke County Leaders Offer Lukewarm Views on Removing the Confederate Monument
Requests for their opinions regarding removal of the Confederate monument result in a blend of compromises and evasions from elected officials.
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Jeffrey Howard
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New Exhibit Will Interrogate Burke County's History of Slavery
"Shadows of a Time Gone By" should challenge common misconceptions about chattel slavery throughout antebellum Appalachia.
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Jeffrey Howard
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