A documentary, book, and community engagement project that shares stories from South Wales, UK and Appalachia, USA.
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My #Sundance review of the breathtaking, fable-esque documentary KING COAL. hammertonail.com/reviews/kin…
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We are very saddened to hear of the passing of George Brinley Evans. George was a close friend of the Miners’ Library and passionate about adult education. A former miner, he was also an accomplished author and artist. His storytelling, humour and comradeship will be much missed
Preview of some new reporting on mine reclamation:
After three-plus months of somersaults and cartwheels, the finish line is nigh.
I helped report and produce two eight-minute pieces of radio on coal companies and mine reclamation.
Hitting the airwaves (meaning, scheduled, as of now) on Monday on @MorningEdition and @npratc.
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This documentary by @RogerTileyphoto provides an intimate look at the people of the Dulais Valley of south Wales:
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A moving tribute to Helen Matthews Lewis, who's work provided the foundation for the After Coal project:
The “grandmother of Appalachian studies” encouraged generations of students and activists to take a fresh look at their region. For some, that meant the chance to meet royalty in far-flung places and, perhaps even more impressive, go home again. dailyyonder.com/commentary-b…
Helen Matthews Lewis, who provided the inspiration for the After Coal project passed away at the age of 97. Her presence will be missed. This outtake from the After Coal documentary feature Helen reading original poetry at @Appalshop's Seedtime in the Cumberland festival:
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.@Appalatchuh has created an open source tracking sheet to share material drop-off locations, nonprofits taking donations, government resources, and more. Pass it on: docs.google.com/spreadsheets….
The eastern Kentucky communities featured in After Coal have been hit by severe flooding. Here is a link to resources to help: appalshop.org/news/appalachi…
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Wheeling! Find WVU Press books, and lots of other gifts for West Virginians, at the Wheeling Artisan Center.
The Dulais Valley of south Wales if featured in @RogerTileyphoto's recent documentary:
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The @HighlanderCtr supported the historic exchange between coal communities in Appalachia and Wales. Here is one way to support their legacy of fighting for justice: actionnetwork.org/letters/pu…
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This Day in Labor History: March 30, 1930. The Hawk’s Nest tunnel project near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia began. Let's talk about this mass slaughter of Black workers through silicosis and then the mass graves these workers were dumped in!
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Remembering Hywel Francis today, one year on from his death.
Sharing this story from @GreenBiz on the role of black farmers in West Virginia's post coal economy: greenbiz.com/article/black-f…
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Coal miners risked their lives to power this country. They deserve our support to make sure the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund remains solvent into the future. Support them by taking action today! #BlackLungKills
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Impressive work taking place on #Wattstown-#Pontygwaith #coaltip and on Sunday to boot!
If you squint, you make out the engineers with abseiling ropes in orange overwear!
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On "Connections" from @KET, a conversation between @ReneeKET and our author @WilliamHTurner1 about his new book The Harlan Renaissance: ket.org/program/connections/…
Bishop Marcia Dinkins from @BLAC_Appalachia The Black Appalachian Coalition discusses the need for a just transition from coal: energynews.us/2021/11/12/bla…
From COP 26: Creative Carbon Scotland demonstrates the importance of arts and culture during the transition from fossil fuels: yaleclimateconnections.org/2…
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