How the Appalachian African American Cultural Center is preserving Black history

PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WJHL) – In the mountains of Pennington Gap, the Appalachian African American Cultural Center houses many historical artifacts and is dedicated to preserving the history of black people in the region. The center was founded in 1987 by Ron and Jill Carson. However, decades before it was a one-room school for Black […]

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