Pike County, Ohio: As Black as We Wish to Be

What this episode covers

In this episode Al Letson and guest producer Lu Olkowski visit a tiny town in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio where, for a century, residents have shared the common bond of identifying as African-American despite the fact that they look white. Racial lines have been blurred to invisibility, and people inside the same family can vehemently disagree about whether they are black or white. It can be tense and confusing. As a result, everyone’s choosing: Am I black? Am I mixed race? Or, am I white? For more information on “As Black As We Wish to Be” visit our episode page for photos, links and music information. And keep up with the latest SOTRU releases and events on Soundcloud, iTunes, Facebook and Twitter.