50 years later: How people and place continue to shape Appalachia’s future

By: Robin Gabbard

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 748

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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My connection to Appalachia didn’t begin when I became a community development professional; it began generations ago. Like many Appalachians, my story is woven into the history of our mountains and the communities that call them home. I chose to spend my career serving Eastern Kentucky because I believe in the people and places that shaped me.

As Mountain Association marks its 50th anniversary, I’m reminded of a truth that has endured through …

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