I'm a native West Virginian and I've been called everything from a hillbilly to a stump jumper. I'm always proud of it; I'm very proud to be a West Virginian.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Deep down, I'm just a West Virginia hillbilly.
I'm from northern Virginia, but I grew up next to the West Virginia border, so it was hills and farmland. We had that sense of adventure you get from growing up around old farmhouses and lazy, rolling hills, you know?
Once you're a Virginian, you're always a Virginian.
I want each and every West Virginian to have bragging rights. I want to stop playing defense and start playing offense. So, together, let us grab the reins of history.
The South Downs of England reminded me a bit of my Old Virginia homeland.
I am an African and I am very proud of that.
Some people want to call me an Appalachian writer, even though I know some people use regional labels to belittle.
I'm a black American, and I'm proud to represent who and where I'm from - unapologetically. There's no shame in my game.
I'm proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it's time all us Indians felt the same way.
I've always been proud of being a Hoosier. When I talk to people, I tell them that.