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The distinct Gullah-Geechee people, located near the coast of South Carolina, have survived slavery, the Civil War and Jim Crow. But in recent decades, the historic Black community has been threatened by gentrifiers and commercial developers who have taken their land. In a struggle that most Americans have not noticed, the Gullah-Geechee continue to fight… Continue reading The Historic Gullah-Geechee Community Is Fighting To Retain Its Land And Culture In South Carolina

The Gullah Geechee culture is a very vibrant one, but how is being represented? Dr. Amir-Jamal Touré, as well as being a professor here at GSU, is also renowned for being part of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center. When asked what books best represented the culture, he gave a long list that includes synopses...

Share IN the United States and Canada, February is celebrated as the “Black History Month.” As I often do when the circumstances permit, I will dedicate most of this month to sharing my thoughts and perspectives on the experiences of Black people in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in the United States where I’ve lived for nearly two decades. This week, I want to talk about the Gullah (pronounced something like gah-lah) or Geechee people, a subset of Black Americans who live in the se...

Share Discover Gullah-Geechee Cuisine on a Culinary Road Trip Through South Carolina and Georgia The area of the Southeast coast known as the Lowcountry is home to a unique food culture kept alive by the Gullah-Geechee community. Taste it for yourself on a leisurely roadtrip. By Michael W. Twitty February 01, 2021 For some visitors, its the Spanish moss hanging from the t...