Black in Appalachia explores the roots of African-American influence on the history and culture of Appalachia through documentaries, research, local narratives, public engagement and exhibition. This project aims to raise the visibility and contributions of the Black communities of the mountain South.
Black in Appalachia is a local public television program presented by etpbs
Knoxville's Red Summer | The Riot of 1919
Never-before-seen newsreel footage & a powerful story of the Knoxville race riots of 1919. (26m 52s)
Newport’s Tennessee Picnic began as an 8th of August celebration then became so much more (26m 46s)
East Tennessee Voices | Knoxville's 8th of August
Knoxville Black elders share memories of Emancipation Day celebrations at Chilhowee Park. (29m 55s)
East Tennessee Voices | Greeneville's 8th of August
A former slave created an 8th of August celebration in Greeneville that lives on today. (29m 56s)
8th of August | Tennessee’s Celebration of Emancipation
A story of Black American survival & the importance of celebrating the ideals of freedom. (27m 44s)
The Swift Story | An African-American University
Learn how the first institution of higher learning for Blacks in the region was created. (27m 33s)
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Black in Appalachia is a local public television program presented by etpbs