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<p>The Christian Science Monitor</p>
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<p>Stereotype or source of pride? 'Hillbilly' dialect makes a comeback in Appalachian renaissance</p>
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<p>For years, Appalachians have been self-conscious about their speech patterns thanks to mainstream pop culture characters embodying an impoverished, illiterate "hillbilly" stereotype, Montgomery says.</p>
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<p>Now, programs are popping up all over the region to help combat this stigma. </p>
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<p>Full story:<br>
<a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2015/0713/Stereotype-or-source-of-pride-Hillbilly-dialect-makes-a-comeback-in-Appalachian-renaissance">http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2015/0713/Stereotype-or-source-of-pride-Hillbilly-dialect-makes-a-comeback-in-Appalachian-renaissance</a></p>
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