Gullah Traditions Through the Generations Still Practiced Today
Many Gullah traditions were born of necessity, but most were a natural result of the lives and lifestyles of enslaved Africans during the 18th century. Gullah traditions are rooted in the cultural heritage of African Americans in the Lowcountry, and remain vibrant customs today. Let’s examine these traditions and discover how the Gullah people practice […]
History of Rice in Charleston: Why is Rice a Lowcountry Staple
The History of Rice in Charleston The 18th century was the start of the history of rice in Charleston South Carolina. While the other British colonies were focused on the production of sugar cane and tobacco, the vast rice plantations in the Charleston area, and throughout South Carolina set the region apart. But, cultivating rice […]
Why Do They Take Our Land | Highlighting Involuntary Black Land Loss
At one point in our nation’s history, Black families owned approximately 15 acres of land across the country. Of that, however, in the 21st century, 90% of that land had been stolen. Why do they take our land, how did they get away with it then and how are they continually allowed to do so? […]
Best Black Businesses in Charleston | 5 Black-owned Businesses to Visit
Charleston, South Carolina is of course known for Rainbow Row and its top-rated restaurants, but many visitors often miss some of the businesses and history that have made Charleston what it is today. Charleston, SC was built on the back of unpaid labor in the form of enslaved Africans and today, their ancestors, the Gullah-Geechee […]
Geechee She crab soup
This is a difficult recipe I won’t lie but I love me some crab soup. Feel free to modify and do what you want. this is just a base on which to start. 1/2 cups of pasteurized milk 1 pound of crab meat (I prefer the blue crabs in mine but any will do) 1/2 […]
Gullah or Geechee? What’s the Difference?
One of the biggest questions people have when visiting the Sea Islands – an expanse of around 100 sandy islands across Georgia, the Carolinas and Florida – pertains to the Gullah Geechee culture. Is it a language, the name of a group of people, a culture, what? Here we’re going to set the record straight; […]
Get a history lesson with Acacia
She Geechee is a less than 20 min podcast (promise it is) that dives into a piece of your history. The Gullah Geechee people have a rich and deep history and we want you all to not only know about thour history but the history of others. Who we are today carries a piece of […]
Let’s make tuna fish salad
Y’all don’t want a story y’all just want the recipe but I will say this my mom made this a lot during the Summer and I tore it up. Gotta use that Helmans. Here is how you make tuna fish salad. Tuna Fish Salad Macaroni elbow pasta (16 ounces) 2 to 3 canes of tuna (I […]
Learn About the Geechee Gullah People: Black History Where to Travel
Descendants of West and Central Africa, the Geechee Gullah people were kidnapped from their homes and enslaved within the southeastern states. And for those who aren’t sure, “Gullah is the language, Geechee is the people, explains Gail, a Historical Interpreter at Pin Point Heritage Museum in Savannah. Enslaved Africans were put to work in horrific […]
The History of Amethyst
