The Battle for Land, Identity, and Survival of Gullah Geechee Communities
Whenever Nikki Williams’ feet touch the soil on Sapelo Island, Georgia, memories of her youth flood back vividly. Every fall, ...
Development has become a threat to this Gullah tradition. Here's how a Lowcountry group is helping.
The Kiawah Conservancy partnered with members of the Gullah Geechee community in the Charleston SC area to plant sweetgrass ...
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Preserving the Gullah Geechee heritage: What's being done in the Wilmington area
The Gullah Geechee descended from Africans enslaved on the rice, indigo and cotton plantations. Efforts are underway to ...
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The Gullah Geechee language: common words and their translations
The language spoken by the Gullah Geechee people was created from a mix of African tribal languages, English and European languages. The language still exists today. Below are some Gullah Geechee ...
Lowcountry community members discuss efforts to protect Gullah Geechee gravesites
To preserve Gullah Geechee and historically black gravesites throughout the Lowcountry, a former Charleston County Council ...
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Black History Month: Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen brings Gullah Geechee food to Atlanta
In honor of Black History Month, Atlanta News First is highlighting local Black-owned businesses — like Virgil’s Gullah ...
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What‘s for Lunch: Gullah Geechee food with chef James Johnson
Gullah Geechee people are descendants of Africans who were enslaved in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. They held onto traditions from Africa and mixed them with new ones ...
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Local advocates organize meeting about concerns over Gullah Geechee burial sites threatened by new development
“Gullah Geechee preservation is very important to me because I can see the disappearance of some the communities. Before long, all we are going to have is the cemetery it looks like because ...
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Preserving the Gullah Geechee heritage: What's being done in the Wilmington area
Gullah Geechee people are known for their unique language, foodways, music, clothing, and art, particularly their sweetgrass baskets. Local efforts to celebrate and preserve Gullah Geechee culture ...