The Geechee Spotlight will be a new series we do every Monday (holidays probably not) that highlights 3 black businesses or creators. I will specify if I’ve shopped from them before with my opinion of them but if I haven’t shopped I will be shopping. If I showcase a person I’ll tell you why they […]
Category Archives: Geechee thangs
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Sep
Sep
The Geechee Spotlight will be a new series we do every Monday (holidays probably not) that highlights 3 black businesses or creators. I will specify if I’ve shopped from them before with my opinion of them but if I haven’t shopped I will be shopping. If I showcase a person I’ll tell you why they […]
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Jul
Jul
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church holds a special place in the hearts of many within the Gullah Geechee community. See how we are celebrating gullah geechee culture through the legacy of the AME church. Its history is not just a tale of faith but a testament to resilience, cultural preservation, and community strength. Founded […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve been online, especially on TikTok the last several weeks, no doubt you’ve seen the “I’m, of course,” trend, where creators explain who they are and something about themselves as it relates to the way they identify. So, of course I had to jump on this trend, sharing with you all some of the […]
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Mar
Mar
Colorism, what is it, and does it still exist? If you’re unfamiliar with the term “colorism” it is essentially just as it sounds, discrimination or prejudice against those with darker skin tones. Those who exhibit signs of colorism tend to favor those with lighter complexions. It is prevalent in the fashion world. Celebrities’ photographs are […]
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Feb
Feb
Gullah Geechee culture, born from West African roots and resilience, is the backbone of this country. Here are 8 Geechee creators to follow if you want to dive deep into history and Gullah Geechee traditions. Queen Quet Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is one of the top Geechee creators to follow as she has been […]
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Dec
Dec
Twenty years in the making, the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina sits on Gadsden’s Wharf, a bustling tourist area where cruise ship goers, history buffs and aquarium visitors congregate. Overlooking the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge, the wharf from 1670 to 1807 was the landing place for approximately 260,000 enslaved Africans […]
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Dec
Dec
The Gullah Geechee people, descendants of African slaves in the southeastern coastal regions of the United States, have made enduring contributions to the cultural tapestry of the South. Preserving their African linguistic and cultural roots, the famous Gullah Geechee people have created a unique and vibrant heritage that spans language, music, art, and food. In […]
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Oct
Oct
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? […]
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Sep
Sep
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; […]
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