<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Black Appalachian Cultural Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Black Appalachian Cultural Center will be a center at Marshall University dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration, and cultural enrichment in the heart of Black Appalachia - Huntington, WV. It will serve as a welcoming space for all, promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Black Appalachian community. The center will offer various programs and events designed to engage and educate the community about Black Appalachia's unique history and cultural identity.]]></description><link>https://www.blackappalachia.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:16:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blackappalachia.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[THE POWER OF COMMUNITY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up in Huntington was overwhelmingly a positive experience. Animated by the connective tissue that linked family, faith, and friends and nourished within its healthy communal eco-system, I flourished as a boy. I reveled in the adventures and misadventures of youthful exuberance and experimentation without thinking of or worrying about my race or class. For a time, these experiences were shared with my black and white friends.]]></description><link>https://www.blackappalachia.com/post/the-power-of-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ea5547bbc0f3ff74492e10</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:28:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6042d_8f95a0b1068142d8868809bf4fb1a5f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black Appalachia</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>