The Erasure of Gullah Geechee Culture in South Carolina. | Deffnotant

The Gullah Geechee people are a unique African-American cultural group residing along the coastal regions of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Descendants of West African and Central African slaves, they have preserved their distinct Gullah or Geechee language, customs, and traditions for generations. With a rich heritage encompassing storytelling, music, dance, and crafts, the Gullah Geechee community maintains a deep connection to the land and sea, engaging in agricultural practices and ar