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This Site's Mission

Collecting writing resources for all Kentuckians, making them accessible to everyone, and connecting them together.

About Us

Kentucky Writing Advocates' mission is to raise international awareness of Kentucky writing, Appalachian writers, and the power we have to shape culture, society, and policy.

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The Affrilachian Poets

A term coined by Frank X Walker to describe African-American poets in Appalachia, the Affrilachian Poets also identifies a loosely defined group of poets in and around Kentucky and the Appalachian Mountain area.

Helpful Links

  • Poets.org listing
  • Poetry Foundation Glossary listing
  • Berea College Library Guide entry
  • KY Kernel article by Akhira Umar
  • Wikipedia article on “Affrilachia”

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