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BLAC Re-Membering Podcast
Welcome to the Black Appalachian Coalitions podcast entitled Black Re-Membering, where we will bring to you the heavy and the hope across the Ohio River Valley.
This is a place where we will let our souls wander. A place where we will sit in the ancestral hymns of what continues to be embedded in our soul and keeps us moving. This is a place where we will remind ourselves that we are deeply rooted in the fabric of the Appalachian region and that the Black Voice has something to say.
We want to remember who we are, and where we've come from. We are remembering our Black past and we are rooted, and we are here to stay. Welcome to Black Re-Membering. Here is where we hope that you find your place, your space, and your voice.
BLAC Re-Membering Podcast
Activate for Change: Reflections from Our Youth with Joseph Amadasun
In this episode of the podcast Black Remembering, host Melanie Mead interviews Joseph Amadasun, a 13-year-old resident of Clairton, PA. They discuss the lack of recreational opportunities and safe spaces for youth in the area. Joseph shares his experiences with the poor air quality, which often prevents him from fully participating in physical activities. He expresses his frustration with the limited options for outdoor play in Clairton and discusses his ideas for repurposing abandoned buildings into recreational centers. This conversation highlights the impact of these limitations on Joseph's and his friends' emotions and emphasizes the need for safe and enjoyable spaces for youth in the community. Listeners will gain valuable insights from Joseph's perspective and be inspired to take action in their own communities to provide better recreational options for young people.
The mission of the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is to build a multi-state campaign that amplifies black voices, dismantles the colonized narrative of Appalachia, and uses story-based strategies and solutions that center the voices and lived experiences of Black Appalachians.
For more stories and information about The Black Appalachian Coalition please visit www.blackappalachiancoalition.org.