Overlooked in Appalachia was born out of a desire to cover the issues that face our community and region, specifically the Appalachian Highlands, The Blue Ridge Mountains and Greater Appalachia. We are students and community members going in-depth into the issues within our community.

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Overlooked in Appalachia's Fall 2021 edition will focus on diversity in Appalachia. Be sure to check out some of our work here or by visiting the "Stories" page.

Progress in the music industry provides LGBTQ+ youth with a sense of safety and belonging

Samantha Terwilliger

Dec 15, 2021

Progress in the music industry provides LGBTQ+ youth with a sense of safety and belonging

The music industry has been known by many for its progressive impact on popular culture. The industry’s struggle toward the inclusion of...

COVID vaccine clinics battle racial inequity

Elizabeth Swanson

Dec 14, 2021

COVID vaccine clinics battle racial inequity

As vaccine rates continue to rise across America, racial inequities among Covid-19 vaccine clinics also rise. The pandemic brought these...

Local drink encourages community to “Be Original”

Victoria Marion

Dec 11, 2021

Local drink encourages community to “Be Original”

For over 70 years, Dr. Enuf has served as a go-to drink for Johnson City residents as well as people across East Tennessee, Virginia, and...

Where Stories Live On: Jonesborough's International Storytelling Center

Olivia Preshong

Dec 9, 2021

Where Stories Live On: Jonesborough's International Storytelling Center

Jonesborough, Tennessee's oldest town, is home to the International Storytelling Center, a beautiful window-covered building right in the...

Appalachia's Native American history: how much do you know?

Chandler Bradley

Dec 2, 2021

Appalachia's Native American history: how much do you know?

The Appalachia region has a compelling story regarding the history of the land and the indigenous people who called it home. Many Native...

The Christmas tree industry’s impact on the growth of hispanic diversity in Appalachia

Caleb Key

Nov 30, 2021

The Christmas tree industry’s impact on the growth of hispanic diversity in Appalachia

The Appalachia region is arguably the most popular area in the country for the distribution of Christmas trees. Ashe County, North...

Johnson City's Asian restaurants provide locals with authentic samples of native cuisine

Samantha Terwilliger

Nov 30, 2021

Johnson City's Asian restaurants provide locals with authentic samples of native cuisine

The number of Asian identifying people in the U.S. in the past 20 years has increased dramatically. According to recent census data,...

Seth Dunham

Nov 26, 2021

The importance of diversity in politics

How important is diversity in politics? Are we paying enough attention to political diversity? Diversity in the United States has been...

Curtis Wilkie and “When Evil Lived in Laurel:” A Look into Mississippi’s Racist History

Olivia Preshong

Nov 24, 2021

Curtis Wilkie and “When Evil Lived in Laurel:” A Look into Mississippi’s Racist History

Journalist Curtis Wilkie recently spoke for an ETSU Black American Studies virtual lecture, discussing racism and social justice issues...

Appalachian artists highlight region's diversity

Victoria Marion

Nov 22, 2021

Appalachian artists highlight region's diversity

Amidst controversy and hate, Appalachian artists continue to showcase the region’s diversity through their work. In September 2020, East...

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