When you hear the term “Appalachia,” people of color are not normally in the images that come to mind.
“Affrilachia” refers to people of African American heritage who are native to or live in the Appalachians.
Chris Aluka Berry is a photographer who has documented the life of Affrilachian people, mostly in the Southern part of the Appalachian Mountains. He shares their stories in an effort to bring awareness to their culture and dignity.
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