Exploring Workers' Rights with Steve Watkins' The Mine Wars and Music Insights
The Mine Wars Come Alive For Young Readers And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, October 18, 2024
By Staff
In this edition of West Virginia Morning by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Mason Adams interviews young adult author Steve Watkins about his book, 'The Mine Wars: The Bloody Fight for Workers’ Rights in the West Virginia Coalfields.' Watkins aims to engage young readers with the historical struggle for workers' rights in the coal mines. Additionally, the show features the premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage from Franklin, Tennessee, along with the Song of the Week, 'Dear Louisiana' by Amy Helm. The production acknowledges contributions from various team members and institutions, including Shepherd University and Marshall University.
