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Lauren Davila made a stunning discovery as a graduate student at the College of Charleston: an ad for a slave auction larger than any historian had yet identified. The find

TELLING STORIES OF STRENGTH, RESILIANCE AND LIBERATION

Enslaved Africans brought to the southeast shores of the colonies and formed Gullah Geechee communities often resisted oppression.

Maxine L. Bryant speaks about the recent Weeping Time commemoration in Savannah GA and the need to not forget history.

Descendants of the west Africans who picked the cotton that made Manchester rich are struggling to keep their distinct culture alive

The savannah festival brings out local vendors for the community to shop and commemorate the 429 enslaved Africans that were sold in Savannah in 1859

A slew of local appearances by traditional Celtic musicians from Ireland and America are coming our way for St. Patrick’s month.

From museums to monuments, in the heart of Savannah lies a variety of black history and excellence. The Savannah Black Heritage Experience is a three-day event that takes visitors to see the black history and heritage around the downtown area. There are monuments, statues, museums and much more. The Black Heritage Experience is spread in...

Kiplyn Primus is interviewed by Rob Maynard about her relationship to The Weeping Time Story which she first covered in 2016. Primus has gone from interviewer to participant after learning about her connection to the event.

Readers: New Years resolutions for Savannah in 2023