The Melungeon Heritage Association is a nonprofit organization that documents and preserves the history and cultural legacy of the Melungeon people of Appalachia, but also mixed ancestry peoples of the Southern and Eastern United States. This podcast brings the extraordinary stories, history, and cultural insights from an array of voices, within the Melungeon, and mixed-ancestry communities. Hosted by Heather Andolina, President of The Melungeon Heritage Association, and co-host Brooke Gibbons. Presented by The Melungeon Heritage Association (www.melungeon.org)
Melungeon Voices
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The Melungeon Heritage Association is a nonprofit organization that documents and preserves the history and cultural legacy of the Melungeon people of Appalachia, but also mixed ancestry peoples of the Southern and Eastern United States. This podcast brings the extraordinary stories, history, and cultural insights from an array of voices, within the Melungeon, and mixed-ancestry communities. Hosted by Heather Andolina, President of The Melungeon Heritage Association, and co-host Brooke Gibbons. Presented by The Melungeon Heritage Association (www.melungeon.org)
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
S6 E9: The American Revolution and Melungeons in Tazewell, Virginia
Dr. Terry Mullins, author and Concord University professor, discusses Tazewell, Virginia's pivotal role in the American Revolution and its Melungeon connections in this interview.
May 20, 2026
S6 E8: Melungeon Ancestors at Valley Forge and the "One Drop Rule"
Dr. Matthew Crosston, Director of Academic Transformation at Bowie State University, discusses his Melungeon ancestor's service at Valley Forge and the historical impact of the "One Drop Rule" in this interview.
April 22, 2026
S6 E7: Contributions of Indigenous Peoples During the American Revolution
<p>Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck is a citizen of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, and she has dedicated the past 5+ years to defending her homelands against the Mountain Valley Pipeline/Southgate Extension. She is leading a campaign to bring Rights of Nature laws to NC to protect the waterways and communities in the path of the pipeline.Crystal is the co-founder of 7 Directions of Service with her husband. Crystal completed her Doctorate at the University of Dayton, focusing on the social justice crisis of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) tied to gas/oil pipelines. This led her to launch the Missing Murdered Indigenous Women Coalition of NC. Crystal was a co-author of NC House Bill 795, the Rights of Nature/Rights of the Haw River, prioritizing environmentally impacted communities around the Haw River watershed. Crystal serves on the boards of Movement Rights, The Haw River Assembly, and is the Policy Director at Toxic Free, NC.</p><p><br></p>
46 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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