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“[Farming and fishing,] that’s how the Gullah people survived back then. You’d pick a season to do whatever needed to be done.” – Ed “Lee Man” Atkins Click here: thegullahproject.org/photo-gallery/… #sportfishing #scoysters #sthelenaisland #ladysisland #frippisland #heirsproperty

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This island sustained us for so many years and as development continues and grows that sustainability is being compromised. Click here Gullah Gone to preserve this culture: thegullahproject.org/donate/ #gullah #geechee #thegullahproject #sainthelenaisland #lowcountry #africanamerican

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6 years ago

Jai-Anna Carter has been a determined volunteer for over a year. She believes that the sea islands and Saint Helena hold intrinsic value, and they should be appreciated for generations to come. Learn more, click here: thegullahproject.org/the-blog/

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6 years ago

Steven Tapia explains that volunteering with The Gullah Project has taught him that documentary film has the power to educate and shines light on issues that may otherwise go unnoticed. To learn more about Steven and our other volunteers, click here: thegullahproject.org/the-blog/

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6 years ago

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency @usdaFSA announced two listening sessions on @heirsproperty. The public meetings will be held in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 31 and in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14. Click here for more:propublica.org/article/federa…

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6 years ago

As an aspiring filmmaker, Tariq E. Edwards desires to get more involved in the production and promotion of Gullah Gone. To learn more about Tariq and our other volunteers, click here: thegullahproject.org/the-blog/

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6 years ago

The Gullah Project would like to introduce one of our newest volunteers, Madison Hilliard. She believes that the Gullah heritage is so close to home and is important to preserve its culture and traditions. Read more about Maddie and 2019 team, click here:thegullahproject.org/the-blog/

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6 years ago

Summer volunteers pitch in thegullahproject.org/2019/07/16/sum…

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6 years ago

The Port Royal Experiment was a first attempt at emancipating Southern slave in America. Union Army occupied the Sea Islands of South Carolina, freeing 10,000 slaves. Although Juneteenth has come and gone, we remain in celebratory spirits for the Fourth of July.

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6 years ago

Come enjoy the 2019 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival. July 13, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Memorial Park, local artists and crafters will showcase handmade quilts, singers, storytellers, dancers, the Adande African drummers and more! Click here: festivalnet.com/54103/Mount-Pl…

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6 years ago

Today, June 27 at 5:30, Marshview Community Organic Farm students will gather at the Gullah Grub to make some grub. Farm owner, Sará Reynolds Green promotes the preservation of the Gullah heritage. Donations of $25 are encouraged. For more information, call: 843-473-0477

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6 years ago

Mary Graham Grant has been a sweetgrass baskets weaver since making her first one in 1990. Graham’s goal is to travels the country sharing traditional art forms from the South Carolina coastland. Click here for more: sfltimes.com/news/spady-mus…

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Juneteenth is an American holiday established June 19, 1865 in Texas celebrating the abolition of slavery. Yesterday, communities around the world including the Lowcountry celebrated in unity to recognize this empowering testimony of Black community. (photo by Jake May)

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6 years ago

Join the @GullGeechComm for a free, three-part videoconference about Gullah Geechee history. Educators will teach about the early development of the culture, Gullah experiences during the Civil War, the language, and so much more! Register: [email protected]