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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Novel delves into Gullah’s spiritual and communal life
Sherman E. Pyatt’s latest book, Standing in the Gap, is a departure from the non-fiction archival and historical work he’s ...
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, ...
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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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7 things to know about Gullah Geechee heritage in the Wilmington area
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor was designated by an act of Congress in 2006 and stretches from Jacksonville, Florida, to Pender County. Here are some things to know about Gullah ...
South Carolina sweetgrass basket workshop highlights Gullah heritage, endangered Lowcountry craft
A Riverbanks Botanical Garden workshop explored Gullah sweetgrass basketry, a Lowcountry tradition experts say is at risk due ...
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Local advocates organize meeting about concerns over Gullah Geechee burial sites threatened by new development
Local advocates are expected to host a community meeting concerning Gullah Geechee burial sites this weekend. Organizers will ...
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From sweetgrass baskets to spices: this SC boutique celebrates Gullah-Geechee roots
Today, she owns her own boutique business, Binya, where she sells cultural-themed items with a side hustle teaching others about the significance and impact of the Gullah-Geechee history.