Melungeon Heritage Association
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Our next guest speaker spotlight is on Crystal Good. Crystal Good is a West Virginia poet, performer, activist, and publisher. She founded Black by God, Black By God The West Virginian a small independent news and storytelling organization that aims to provide a platform for Black voices in West Virginia and across Appalachia. In addition …
Guest speaker highlight: Wayne Winkler. Wayne Winkler, is an author and was a manager at public radio station WETS-FM in Johnson City, Tennessee (he is now since retired). He is former president of the Melungeon Heritage Association and is the author of Walk Toward the Sunset: The Melungeons of Appalachia (2004, Mercer University Press). His …
Today’s guest speaker highlight is on Adam Dickson. Adam Dickson is a community advocate and servant-leader. His professional experiences include local government, higher education, and the nonprofit sector. Adam currently works for the City of Johnson City, TN as Supervisor of the Langston Centre, a multicultural facility promoting community engagement through the arts, education, and …
This year’s 29th Annual MHA Union/conference will be held in Johnson City, TN, on June 20th and 21st. On Friday, June 20 our guest speakers will be presenting at the Langston Center in downtown Johnson City. We will be posting guest speaker bios and pics beginning with guest speakers Bo Petersen and Dr. Tracey Petersen …
The United States is fast approaching significant anniversaries of state and national events from theRevolutionary War period. North Carolina will observe this anniversary with wide-ranging activities across a multi-year commemoration beginning April 2024 through to 2026.JOIN US AS WE PAY TRIBUTE TO BERTIE’S FORGOTTEN BLACK AND NATIVEPATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR OCTOBER 3 – 4, …
On Saturday, June 21st we are collaborating with the Vardy Community Historical Society on their Spring/Summer event. There will be music, crafts, food, tours, and so much more. Stay tuned for more details about this event.
This year’s MHA 29th Union will be in Johnson City, TN on June 20th and 21st. On Friday, June 20th there will be guest speakers presenting at the Langston Center from 9am to 5pm. More info on the guest speakers to come. On Saturday, June 21st the MHA is teaming up with the Vardy Community …
The exhibit, “Generations: Highlighting Indigenous Peoples, Cultures, & Artwork is now open! We are excited to share that several members of the Melungeon Heritage Association artwork will be on display at this exhibit! The exhibit showcases so many amazing Indigenous artists! If you are in the Cornelius or Charlotte, NC area during the next three …
The first episode of Season 5 of the Melungeon Voices podcast is now available on Spotify and any podcast platform you choose! Check it out!
The Melungeon Heritage Association’s 28th Union This year’s Union/conference has come and gone, but we are now beginning to plan next year’s Union which will be in Johnson City, Tennessee. Here were some highlights and pictures from the 28th Union which was held in Hillsborough, North Carolina back in June. On Friday, June 21st we had several …
