Black in Appalachia

Black in Appalachia: Struggle, Resilience and Art


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On this episode of Black in Appalachia we have a discussion with singer-songwriter Walter DeBarr about growing up Black in West Virginia. Debarr was the only bi-racial person in his extended family AND his hometown. His feeling of cultural separation from those around him accompanied by significant life events led him in the direction of active addiction. All the while music played a saving role.

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