Participation Type
Panel
Presentation #1 Title
Discrimination Understories from Black Western Carolina, Early 1900 – 1980
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
In this paper Critical Race Theory (CRT) is used not only to understand the past experiences of black Appalachians, but as a tool for creating strategies for future change. CRT positions racism as the key element driving black experiences within the Western Hemisphere, more particular Appalachia.1 It listens to the voices of black Appalachians through a lens of oppression and five barriersi that must be addressed for racial change. Racial change is seen simply, as increasing opportunities and quality of life for black people within an equitable society.
Discrimination Understories from Black Western Carolina, Early 1900 – 1980
In this paper Critical Race Theory (CRT) is used not only to understand the past experiences of black Appalachians, but as a tool for creating strategies for future change. CRT positions racism as the key element driving black experiences within the Western Hemisphere, more particular Appalachia.1 It listens to the voices of black Appalachians through a lens of oppression and five barriersi that must be addressed for racial change. Racial change is seen simply, as increasing opportunities and quality of life for black people within an equitable society.
