“Affrilachia,” is a term that was first coined in 1991 by Kentucky poet Frank X Walker, and refers to the cultural contributions of African Americans who live in Appalachia, a largely mountainous region stretching over 13 states from Mississippi to New York.
The community of African Americans that have lived in the region for many generations is known as Affrilachians. They’ve often been overlooked and undocumented due to the perception that this area is solely white.
Photographer Chris Aluka Berry has made it his mission to give voice to the broad spectrum of Affrilachians who have inhabited the region over the centuries. His new book “Affrilachia: Testimonies” shares photos and stories from the people who have enriched this cultural landscape. Photographs from the book are on display in an exhibition of the same name at Mason Fine Art Gallery through the end of February.
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