Basketmaker sews other cultures into sweetgrass tradition
East Cooper sweetgrass basketmaker Nakia Wigfall recently completed a unique rice fanner basket that blends West African and Lowcountry artistry.
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East Cooper sweetgrass basketmaker Nakia Wigfall recently completed a unique rice fanner basket that blends West African and Lowcountry artistry.
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) “Soil to Supper” program is focused on nurturing young minds and cultivating an appreciation for the wealth of foods grown in Bahamian
Daphney Towns came to Bradenton from The Bahamas in 1992 to train as a missionary, however, she would find another important calling two decades later.
Called one of the most significant historical sites in Florida and perhaps the U.S. by Florida historian Canter Brown Jr., Angola is a story of struggle, tragedy and, ultimately, survival in the quest for freedom.
Join us at the Back to Angola Festival, a free international event celebrating the blended history of Red Bays, Andros (Bahamas), and the Angola Maroon community. Experience lively presentations, cultural demonstrations, Bahamian Junkanoo workshops, and delicious food. Don't miss the Freedom Seekers Exhibits at the Reflections of Manatee Museum. The festival takes place on October 20-22, 2023, at the City of Bradenton's Riverwalk East End, Manatee Mineral Spring Park.