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Amanda Barber

Charleston
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How Black Zack’s McDowell County Roots led him to Coal Roads and Content Creation

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By Amanda Barber
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This post was originally published on this site. By Amanda Barber DeJuan Young – better known to thousands of viewers as “Black Zack” – does not just tell stories online about West Virginia. As a McDowell County native […]
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How Black Zack’s McDowell County Roots led him to Coal Roads and Content Creation Original

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By Amanda Barber
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By Amanda Barber DeJuan Young – better known to thousands of viewers as “Black Zack” – does not just tell stories online about West Virginia. As a McDowell County native and former coal hauler, he has lived those stories, mile after mile, curve after curve, driving through the same hills that shaped him. Whether he is behind the wheel of a truck or speaking directly to his audience online, Black Zack’s voice carries the grit, humor, and pride of southern West Virginia.
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Glow Night & Big Wins: WV Vibes Creator Awards to Spotlight Rising Talent

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By Amanda Barber
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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Black By God has been covering a new generation of storytellers working to highlight the Mountain State: The West Virginia Content Creator. On Saturday night, these digital storytellers will be recognized at the WV Vibes 2026 Creator Awards. Doors will open at 9 p.m. inside Louie’s Lounge at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Cross Lanes, West Virginia.
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