A Greater Sense of Self

A Greater Sense of Self

April 1, 2021

It’s stories like these that have really brought Caesar’s experiences to life. He is no longer just a name that was passed down through my family. In addition to his life as a soldier, I have learned a lot of other fascinating information about my background, including confirmation that I AM GULLAH. My ongoing Gullah “education” has given me new perspectives while living on Hilton Head Island, as well as experiences that I would have never expected, on things like the language and culture.

Bradley Beach | The Story Behind the Name

March 2, 2021

During that time, in the lowcountry, even if you lived near the water, Blacks were limited as to where they could go to the beach. A simple beach vacation or a day at the beach usually called for the Green Book, a guide that offered safe travel options for Blacks in the 1950’s and 60’s; although it provided only a limited number of good options from Savannah to Charleston.

Gullah Holidays

January 22, 2021

By Luana M. Graves Sellars A Gullah Christmas Click here to read about how the

Spreading Gullah

November 21, 2020

As part of my focused writing on the Gullah and efforts to educate and share

Furthering Gullah Culture As A Family | The Campbell’s

November 20, 2020

Maintaining the family business is important, not only because of the financial benefits that it provides, but because it’s a vital part of the preservation of the island and the family’s Gullah culture.

Ben Greene | Changing Lives, One Fish at a Time

August 22, 2020

“If I could get one kid to become hooked on fishing and give them the opportunity to have some quiet time to reflect, it makes such a difference; it could change someone’s life. And their reward is that at the end, you can eat it.”

What Does the Gullah Language Sound Like?

June 29, 2020

Gullah Geechee is a rich culture with its own language. The language has been around for hundreds of years and continues to be spoken today. The language is a combination of a variety of African words from various countries as well as English.

Juneteenth | The Birth of Freedom

June 12, 2020

June 19, 1865, was a day that not only changed the lives of tens of thousands of slaves in the United States, it also marked the change of our country’s history. Slavery was abolished on January 1, 1863, by President Lincoln’s Executive Order known as the Emancipation Proclamation. Even though there was no legal right or justification for slavery to continue after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, many slave owners continued the practice.

Growing Up Gullah Golfers

March 23, 2020

One of the perks that growing up on an island that was designed with golfing as its focus is, that eventually you’ll pick up the game. That’s what happened to a group of the island’s Gullah children; growing up being surrounded by golf courses, they were inspired to get into the game. And play they do. But that’s getting ahead of the story.

Rose Jackson | Loving Her Culture Through a Heart Dedicated to Service

February 5, 2020

A need on the island and the native islanders needing a voice, coupled with the initiatives that the Rotary had for children, she knew that it was the right place for her to be. “Kids just grab your heart. They should know that they are loved and appreciated. They should never be cold or without.” With that as her motivation, she became an active member of the Rotary, and for the last four years, she has been involved in their Safety Town Program and the committee chair for the Annual Happy Feet. As the chair of Happy Feet, and with the support of Belk’s, she coordinates over 50 volunteers and the donation of shoes, socks and jackets to island children in need. This year, she was able to serve over 270 children.

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