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The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, commemorates the end of slavery. It may be the most recent addition to the federal calendar, but it's the oldest and longest nationally celebrated holiday in the US. June 19th, otherwise known as Juneteen
So many incredible stories in Black history have been left untold. May and June are significant months in Black History. Here's the full story of two prominent Black American's who played a major part in shaping the nation's path to reconstruct
Unfortunately, when people think about the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, most gravitate to South Carolina. But, when it comes to the story of rich and communities, Gullah Geechee culture is just as rich and significant along the co
Did you know that one of the first Memorial Day Celebrations began as a Gullah holiday?
When your family is facing a crisis, sometimes it's hard to think past your own situation. Heirs' property issues and the potential loss of family land is like that. I feels like "just a me problem". Land loss is very personal; especially when
Heirs' property issues in America are at a critical point. Most people with heirs' property might not even know that's what they have. The media has started to increase coverage, but documentary films like Gaining Ground | The Fight for Black
Heirs' property issues in America are at a critical point. For most people that have heirs' property might not even know that's what they have. The media has started to increase coverage, but it's documentary films like Gaining Ground | The Fi
Aunt Pearlie Sue learned early in life that who she was and the importance of her culture was something to be very proud of. Now a Gullah playwright, performer, and Original Gullah Festival hostess, she's been captivating audiences through incr
From the hit TV show Gullah Gullah Island, to performances, to books, Ron Daise has been entertaining and sharing the richness of the Gullah Geechee story. Join in on a fascinating conversation about the motivation behind his newest book, Rapto
It's every parent's dream for their children to improve upon and go on to do and be more than they did. When a child picks up the family's traditions and culture, that's even better. For Gullah Geechee Chef Emily Megget's children, not only did
In the DNA and ancestry.com world, just the thought of searching for your ancestors can be an exciting journey of discovery, as well as daunting, especially if your a Black American. Frustration and hitting the 1870s Slave Wall might be what ha
In the Black Panther movie, Killmonger said "Just bury me in the ocean with my ancestors who jumped from ships, 'cause they knew death was better than bondage." It's a powerful statement and concept that we don't think or about how enslaved peo
Living day-to-day within the culture is one thing, but making sure that our children understand why we do, what we do culturally is quite another thing. Sharing and teaching cultural traditions, that include langauge, food, and even hoodoo, don
Living day-to-day within the culture is one thing, but making sure that our children understand why we do, what we do culturally is quite another thing. Sharing and teaching cultural traditions, that include langauge, food, and even hoodoo, don
From DNA to inherited traits, incredibly strong enslaved women endured and survived so many potentially insurmountable experiences. Regardless of what they experienced, they made a way from no way and had the wherewithal to ensure that they als
Going to Georgetown, SC and digging into my ancestral lineage opened up my eyes to so many new experiences......and VERY strong emotions that I wasn't prepared for or expecting. From rice fields to slave cabins to slave cemetaries, understandin
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that slavery was a significant part of American History. Unfortunately, history books have glossed over alot of the dirty details. Most southern cities were "slave societies" that often dominat
If you know Gullah music, yes, you know her name and have heard her amazing voice. What you might not know about is how deep she is rooted in Gullah culture and the incredible work that she does by giving back everytime she steps off of the sta
You never know where that cultural spark will come from. For some, it might be from a class assignment. For others, it might be that nagging feeling of curiousity and the desire to just know more. Either way, once you decide to do the research
For most Black people, we don't know anything about our past. Not our lineage, nor our origins. That's why capturing the stories of our ancestors so that we can understand where we come from has so much value. Only rarely can we learn about tho
So, what really is Black History Month? Where did it come from and why do we celebrate it?
The Gullah Seminole connection is something that most people don't know about but, pockets of communities can be found in Bracketville, Texas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mexico, and several Caribbean Islands. Find out their incredible history, where they
Yep, that's who I am! And PROUD of it! Funny, I get asked alot if I am Gullah and who's behind Lowcountry Gullah. So, here's the story behind the work and why it's become my life's mission and purpose.
Today taking time to celebrate the holidays has become tradition. For enslaved people, the coming new year might have been a time of fear, dread or the anxious time that they've been waiting for to escape.
For generations, celebrating Kwanzaa from December 26th to January 1st has been a end of the year holiday tradition that's becoming more widely known and practiced. So what is Kwanzaa and why are the seven prinicples so important to our daily l
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