I am very interested in the Melungeon people of Appalachia, Can you tell me more information about the Melungeon People? 
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I am very interested in the Melungeon people of Appalachia, Can you tell me more information about the Melungeon People? 
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No Problem! Here is some interesting information about the Melungeon People of Appalachia.

     1. The Melungeon People, also known as the “Lost Tribe” of Appalachia, are believed to have a mixed heritage of Native American, European, and African ancestry. Their mixed diversity is still in question by historians. 
     2. Melungeon was a derogatory word combined with the words “malungo” which means shipmate in African, and “meln jinn,” which means cursed soul in Turkish. 
     3. Melungeon skin tone varies from light to dark, showcasing their mixed heritage. The Melungeon people had been classified in the U.S census as “free persons of color.”
     4. The Melungeon people have rich diverse cultural traditions they share in storytelling, music, and culinary practice. Their diverse ancestry has created a rich folkloric heritage, mixed with the cultural aspects of the Appalachian region. 
     5. Melungeon communities were more widely known in Wise County, Virginia, and Hancock County, Tennessee. However, the Melungeon people also lived in areas of Kentucky and North Carolina. 

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I am very interested in the Melungeon people of Appalachia, Can you tell me more information about the Melungeon People? </s>
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No Problem! Here is some interesting information about the Melungeon People of Appalachia.

     1. The Melungeon People, also known as the “Lost Tribe” of Appalachia, are believed to have a mixed heritage of Native American, European, and African ancestry. Their mixed diversity is still in question by historians. 
     2. Melungeon was a derogatory word combined with the words “malungo” which means shipmate in African, and “meln jinn,” which means cursed soul in Turkish. 
     3. Melungeon skin tone varies from light to dark, showcasing their mixed heritage. The Melungeon people had been classified in the U.S census as “free persons of color.”
     4. The Melungeon people have rich diverse cultural traditions they share in storytelling, music, and culinary practice. Their diverse ancestry has created a rich folkloric heritage, mixed with the cultural aspects of the Appalachian region. 
     5. Melungeon communities were more widely known in Wise County, Virginia, and Hancock County, Tennessee. However, the Melungeon people also lived in areas of Kentucky and North Carolina. 
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