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Celebrating the incredible lives of notable Appalachian women who have shaped our region, and our country.
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Sacred Memories: A Dolly Parton Tribute (opens the original)
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A tribute to Appalachia’s matriarch, Dolly Parton. Thank you so much to everyone who wrote in or sent a voice memo for this episode. I’m so sorry we didn’t have time to get to all of them. Other tributes to Dolly you should read: Dolly Parton embodied the best parts of Appalachia from Jason Kyle Howard Dolly Parton seemed like she’d live forever, but she poignantly reminded us that nothing lasts from Willie Carver Loving Dolly Was Easy. Understanding Her Was Hard. from Tressie Mcmillan Cottom Co
Even Backwoods Barbies Get Their Feelings Hurt (opens the original)
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I was in Hazard, Kentucky, participating in a workshop on restorative justice when the news broke. At around 2:45 PM, our facilitators called for a break. I picked up my phone, which was on Do Not Disturb like it usually is. A message from my husband took up the screen:“I think dolly has passed away bb”I opened my phone to several other messages:Mountain Laurels: Women of Appalachia is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support
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