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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.

Richard W.
Goose Creek, SC
03 Dec 2020
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Sunn m.
Belmont, MA
26 Nov 2020
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Christopher C.
Yemassee, SC
22 Nov 2020
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Thomas B.
Hilton Head Island, SC
22 Nov 2020
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Emory C.
Hilton Head Island, SC
22 Nov 2020
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Carolyn G.
Hilton Head Island, SC
22 Nov 2020
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Corey M.
Falls church, VA
22 Nov 2020
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Marilyn H.
Georgetown, SC
20 Nov 2020
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Trelani M.
Savannah, GA
20 Nov 2020
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Queen Q.
Saint Helena Island, SC
20 Nov 2020
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Kitty G.
Saint Helena Island, SC
20 Nov 2020
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Gee S.
Atlanta, GA
20 Nov 2020
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Griffin L.
Darien, GA
19 Nov 2020
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Patricia S.
Savannah, GA
19 Nov 2020
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Anonymous
Valdosta, GA
19 Nov 2020
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Omari A.
Hollywood, FL
19 Nov 2020
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The tradition I carry on is

Geechee E.
North Charleston, SC
19 Nov 2020
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Sonya G.
Hilton Head Island, SC
18 Nov 2020
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Corey A.
Mount Pleasant, SC
18 Nov 2020
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