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“The tradition I carry on is my ancestor’s Gullah Geechee legacy…”
From the American Portrait episode “I Keep,” Dwight and other Gullah Geechee descendants share their rich culture and legacy of their lands.
As Dwight from the American Portrait documentary series works to keep land that has been is family for generations, he, his family and Gullah Geechee community share stories of their arts, food, music, faith, language, and land. The Gullah Geechee people are decedents of people enslaved on the American Costal South. From the worst of circumstances, they built a new culture that continues to thrive and grow. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Gullah.