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The article details the personal and professional connections of Gurney Norman with various individuals from the Appalachian region, highlighting their shared experiences and mutual influence. Topics discussed include Norman's impact on local artists and writers, his role in cultural and community events, and his contributions to regional justice movements.

The article explores the profound influence of Gurney Norman on his literary peers and the Appalachian literary community. Topics discussed include Sharon Hatfield's collaborative work with Norman on a critical anthology, Bobbie Ann Mason's reflections on Norman's impact and mentorship, and the broader influence of Norman's Jungian-inspired writing on Appalachian literature.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author explores Gurney Norman's influence on Appalachian culture, the origins of Gurney Fest, and the communal efforts to honor his legacy.

The Appalshop School Initiative is a joint research project between eastern Kentucky teachers using the Foxfire instructional approach and a media arts and education center. Teachers use Appalshop's documentaries about central Appalachia as part of an educational strategy to challenge students to interpret their own environment, culture, and experiences. (SV)

A poem "DEEJAY BATTLE" by Frank X. Walker is presented. First Line: The oppressors' private property; Last Line: until we matter.