Appalshop has been a cornerstone of Whitesburg, Kentucky, since 1969, working to tell stories about Appalachian people through art, film, music and more with a focus on their voices. Its theater usually hums with actors portraying the experiences of the region; the community radio broadcasts music and local news; and its rich archive provides a …
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Kentucky’s Floods Took Appalachian History With Them
Appalshop has been a cornerstone of Whitesburg, Kentucky, since 1969, working to tell stories about Appalachian people through art, film, music and more with a focus on their voices. Its theater usually hums with actors portraying the experiences of the region; the community radio broadcasts music and local news; and its rich archive provides a …
Digitized Holocaust Survivor Testimonies Now Available Online
Over 50 cassette tapes and two 8mm films with hours of history and stories were converted to a digital format. Newly digitized recordings of the testimonials of Holocaust survivors are now available on the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s website. Jews undergo a selection on the ramp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Photo courtesy of the United States Holocaust Memorial …