YouTube video by Appalachian Bluebird

YouTube video by Appalachian Bluebird

YouTube video by Appalachian Bluebird

From the early 1970s to the present

On February 9, 1950, in the Appalachian city of Wheeling, West Virginia, Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech that changed the direction of American politics. At the time, he was a relatively unknown…

For more than 150 years, coal mining has been an integral part of the Appalachian way of life, shaping the people of the mountains to meet…

In 1877, American workers stopped the trains, besieged the militia in Pittsburgh, and ran St. Louis for a week. The government's response? They built castles. And they're still standing. #AmericanHistory #LaborHistory #GildedAge #GreatRailroadStrike #PittsburghHistory #USHistory #WesternPennsylvania #PittsburghPA #AppalachianHistory

Appalachian, Native American and Southern Culture

"Explore Affrilachia, the term challenging the myth of a white Appalachia. Discover the rich, hidden history of Black artists, miners, and communities."

Welcome back to the Wanderers of Weird Podcast! This week the ladies are doing their "take two" of this episode on Appalachian folklore and food (and begging the Appalachian Gods to be happy with this version).  Happy frolicking and don't forget to be a good human this week! Non-Profit of the Month SAGE USA https://www.sageusa.org/ In honor of Pride month, I selected SAGE: SAGE stands proudly with the LGBTQ+ pioneers across the country who’ve been fighting for decades for their right to live with dignity and respect. We are excited to work with the current administration (idk if that’s been updated) and key staff in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, plus our nationwide network of affiliates, to advocate for LGBTQ+ older people at the federal, state, and local levels. We: - Mobilize LGBTQ+ people and allies when our rights are at stake - Educate policy makers about LGBTQ+ aging issues - Release original policy briefs, publications, and infographics - Lead coalitions that integrate diverse elders into policy conversations - March and rally with LGBTQ+ older people and our allies   Donate Directly: https://give.sageusa.org/give/501252/#!/donation/checkout Our Socials: Buy our stickers: https://brittersells.etsy.com/listing/1859322392/wanderers-of-weird-podcast-sticker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086927584791 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderersofweir BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wanderersofweird.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wanderersofweird?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WanderersOfWeirdpodcast Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q93WBL150EWN?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR2XxWoZ6iZUMB27odOqPhbpXv3SWqcVa2pKbVy8mI5Ef1uzF-XWrtXo91s Email: wanderersofweird@gmail.com Episode Sources: https://www.eatflavorly.com/appalachian-cuisine-original-farm-to-table-eating/ https://10best.usatoday.com/food-drink/10-delicious-appalachian-foods-you-need-to-try/ https://uacvoice.org/2021/10/appalachian-foodways-the-tradition-of-foraged-foods-by-mike-templeton/ https://www.smliv.com/food/appalachian-foods-defining-generations/ https://modernfarmer.com/2021/11/appalachian-foodways-traditions-at-risk-of-being-lost/#:~:text=According%20to%20many%20food%20experts%20and%20historians%2C,country%2C%20and%20a%20bounty%20of%20spring%20vegetableshttps://www.hauntedrooms.com/minnesota/haunted-places https://www.smliv.com/food/comfort-food-traditional-appalachian-mountain-recipes/ https://www.painlesscooking.com/appalachian-mountain-food.html https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/legends-and-folklore-uncovering-appalachian-myths-and-mysteries https://alleghenychildrens.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Appalachian-Folklore-Oct-2024.pdf https://www.thecollector.com/appalachian-folk-stories-scary/ https://thekayseean.com/life-and-culture/appalachian-folklore-part-1-beings-and-creatures/ https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/appalachian-ghost-stories Episode Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine License code: NESIFLW7E4Q4WJYZ

In 1910, Pennsylvania's "reform" state police became more violent than the company thugs they replaced. One sheriff fought back — and paid for it with two felony convictions and fifteen months in solitary. #WestmorelandCounty #PennsylvaniaHistory #CoalMiners #LaborHistory #AmericanHistory #UMWA #StatePolice #1910s #AppalachianHistory #SouthwesternPA