Presenting Black in Appalachia: Sundown Towns
Have you ever heard of a sundown town? Can you imagine fearing for your life if you were caught downtown after dark? At one point in history, there were thousands of these places all over the country, including the small Appalachian town of Corbin, Kentucky. This week we are featuring an episode from our friends at Black in Appalachia. We’ll hear hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis share what sundown towns were and hear stories from people who know what it’s like to live in these places.
"Sundown Towns" explores the existence of these no-go places for Black folks and the navigation of the checkerboard that is Appalachia.”
-Black in Appalachia Podcast
Hosts Angela Dennis and Enkeshi El-Amin donning their Black in Appalachia shirts. Image courtesy Black in Appalachia podcast.