Crystal Good

On this West Virginia Morning, the holiday season can be challenging for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. That’s according to retired hospice counselor and chaplain Craig Falkenstine. He started a nonprofit 20 years ago to help West Virginians understand what grief is and how to process it.

In this week’s episode of Inside Appalachia we hear a roundup of some of our region’s news, from recovery efforts in Kentucky following devastating tornadoes, to how infrastructure funding from Congress could benefit communities in Appalachia. We’ll also hear from teenagers in Western North Carolina share poetry about how they see themselves and their identities.

As part of our “Returning Home” series, Roxy Todd spoke with Crystal Good, a writer and entrepreneur. Last month, she returned, with an ambition to change the media landscape in West Virginia.

Ever hear the word 'Affrilachian'? In the 1990s, a poet in Kentucky named Frank X Walker came up with the term. It refers to African Americans living in…

What happens when strangers with cameras go to Appalachia? It’s a complicated topic that many Appalachians have strong feelings about. This week, we…

What happens when strangers with cameras go to Appalachia? It’s a complicated topic that many Appalachians have strong feelings about.Hearing about recent…

St. Albans native Crystal Good takes on the racism, politics, and coal in her latest work "Appalachian Blackface." The poem premiered at November's Summit…

Editor's Note: The audio links in this story contain some racially charged words that may not be suitable for all listeners. “Ladies and gentlemen, I want…

State officials blame miscommunication for denying a student's plan to recite a poem about the Upper Big Branch mine explosion at a state event. Hurricane…