Lees-McRae College: Importance of Black History Close to Home
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Feb. 21 (TNSOps) -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news:
One of the predominant stereotypes that exists about Appalachia is that the region has always been home to monolithic, white communities. Not only is this stereotype false, but according to Associate Professor of History Robert Turpin, perpetuating it erases the contributions of many individuals who have equal claim to an Appalachian heritage.
"A lot of Appalachia history . . .
One of the predominant stereotypes that exists about Appalachia is that the region has always been home to monolithic, white communities. Not only is this stereotype false, but according to Associate Professor of History Robert Turpin, perpetuating it erases the contributions of many individuals who have equal claim to an Appalachian heritage.
"A lot of Appalachia history . . .