Heritage Works, Inc.

10/17/2024

Reach out a hand! You might make a new friend or a new life!!

10/16/2024

On October 11, 2024, the Rayonier Paper Mill caught afire in Jesup (Wayne County), GA without an alert to the residents impacted by this catastrophe. We continue to witness and experience chemical horror throughout the State of Georgia!

In response to these alarming attacks that are currently taking place throughout our region- Heritage Works, Inc. invites you to share your experiences with natural disaster recovery, air quality, legacy pollutants, and more ! Nothing Can Comp(AIR): Conversations from the Coast to the Capitol is a virtual event with the goal of collecting accounts across our region using the StoryCorps mobile app to be archive in the Library of Congress. We are honored to continue our work with Llewellyn Cornelius, Ph.D., LCSW and the UGA School of Social Work- Center for Social Justice, Human & Civil Rights in our effort to document and archive these important testimonials.

Register today by using https://lnkd.in/eS54dYF4

10/09/2024

On Monday, October 7, 2024- Heritage Works, Inc. submitted a letter of support in solidarity with the City of Conyers, GA (Rockdale County) and its surrounding areas who were greatly impacted by the BioLab Explosion. On September 29, 2024-men, women, and children were forced to breathe in the chlorine-filled air which emitted from a plume caused from an unexpected explosion at the BioLab facility. This would be the fourth incident at the BioLab facility.

💥This catastrophic event serves as another testament to the environmental injustice that plagues the State of Georgia and its 159 counties. The presence of businesses and entities that terrorize Black, Brown, Indigenous, and underserved low-earning communities through air, water, and soil are menaces to our livelihoods as a whole.

💥As Founder & Executive Director of Heritage Works, Inc., it is with a heavy heart to relay that we on the Georgia Coast cannot only relate but empathize with the collective communities who are suffering at this time. Seventeen months after the April 13, 2023 Pinova/Hercules Explosion in Brunswick, GA- we watch in horror as we remember our plume that wafted in the air without proper information from our local government for nearly 8 hours.

💥We DEMAND that our local, state, and federal governments eradicate the presence of these hazardous death chambers in our communities!

09/13/2024

⚡️Georgia peeps, LISTEN UP: If you are a Georgia Power customer, your rates are subject to increase up to 3x soon! The Public Service Commission (PSC) which is the deciding body for how Georgia Power generates electricity, how much their customers pay for service, and how much Georgia Power profit-- is taking public comments on using biomass in the State of Georgia 😳

⚡️On 9/17, the Georgia Public Service Commission will vote on whether to let Georgia Power burn wood pellets for energy. This decision could lead to inefficient, dirty energy that pollutes our communities and raises customer bills.

⚡️We need to act now! Visit bit.ly/notothehike and tell them 'No' to wood pellet biomass and higher energy costs. The docket number is 44880.

Let’s protect our air and our wallets

⚡️ Biomass or bioenergy are materials used to produce energy that comes from living things. In this immediate matter trees are being cut down (deforestation) to create wood pellets to be burned and used to produce electricity . Georgia Power is currently proposing to build a biomass plant in Jesup, Georgia which will produce 70 of the 80 Megawatts (MW) of biomass energy planned to be generated!

⚡️Biomass plants emit hazardous material into the atmosphere and will be placed in the most vulnerable communities in the state. These volatile air compounds can cause asthma, cardiovascular arrest and other conditions!

⚡️We are teaming up as a coastal community coalition to help raise awareness about the dangers of biomass in our state and encouraging our family, friends, partners and followers to submit a PUBLIC COMMENT to the Public Service Commission on or before September 16th! We have the link in our bio!

To learn more about the PSC, HB 1312, biomass energy, and/or how your energy bill will be impacted- scan the QR Code on the flyer!

Don’t be robbed by the word JOB!












https://psc.ga.gov/public-comments/

09/11/2024

Join Community Outreach, Inc., the Original Hudson Homes Society, Heritage Works, Inc., and Friends of Hudson Homes Society for Altar Day. This community event is a bring-your-own-broom gathering; for more information or to RSVP, contact us via DM or phone.

09/09/2024

The deadline for event registration to be a part the Ladies in Lab Coats Saturday Academy is tonight at 11:59 PM. We anticipate learning with your young scholar this Saturday. If interested, please register today by scanning the QR Code to secure your spot.

08/18/2024

Our summer escapades with you have been nothing short of extraordinary! We've shared in countless thrilling experiences and now we're taking a short respite to revitalize, preparing to dive into the fourth quarter with renewed zeal and focus! We can't wait to reconnect soon!

08/16/2024

We’re so pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Department for our Ladies in Lab Coats Saturday Academy! Join us for a youth cohort that focuses on STEAM & career exploration with Women in Science! This event is specifically designed for youth ages 11-18 who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. Secure your spot now, reservation required & limited space available!

This Youth Empowerment Initiative is brought to you in partnership with: Carinalis Consulting & Research, Ayika Solutions, Inc., University of Georgia Center for Social Justice , Human & Civil Rights, Brown & Associates Environmental Group, Albany Street Curators, Space Cloudz, and University of South Carolina College of Social Work’s I. DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice.




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08/15/2024

And just like that, our Ode to Summer Series comes to a sweet close. This summer has highlighted the smells, taste, sights, sounds and feels of summer. We’ve captured the leisure, adventure, and release of this season with the diverse voices of summers well spent. What better way to savor what’s left of this season than with the embracing of genius, creativity, and reclamation?

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using the link below!

Episode 8 (Season Finale): A Write to Historic Preservation: A Discussion with Denechia Powell-Inagabrie.

Helen Ladson interviews Denechia Powell-Ingabire
( ), author of Come by Here: A Memoir in Essays from Georgia's Geechee Coast. A fellow Gullah Geechee descendant, Denechia recalls a historic tour with Helen and how the experience provided inspiration and insight to her native home. Denechia shares how the Georgia Coast has served as a place of refuge and reclamation of Self.

📸: Courtesy of KeAmber Pearson

https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/a-write-to-historical-preservation-a-discussion-with-denechia-powell-ingabire/?UTM=storycorpsapp2

08/06/2024

The Georgia coast has so much to offer. From our beaches to marshes and mainland, the unique landscape entices visitors to visit and explore our 100+ mile coast. Amongst its beauty, are the many untold experiences and events that occurred to those who served as stewards of the land. It is imperative that these experiences are preserved and shared to be used as a source of inspiration and empowerment to those who are descendants of these instances.

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using the link below:

https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/memories-of-a-first-generation-northerner-a-conversation-with-vanessa-kenon-hunt/

Episode 7: Memories of a First-Generation Northerner: A Conversation with Vanessa Kennon- Hunt

Helen Ladson interviews Creative Vanessa Kennon-Hunt- creator of O+A Everyday , a natural skin care line inspired by the women in her family. Vanessa shares her first encounter on the Gullah Geechee Coast that introduced her to an important part of herself. Vanessa explains how her connection with her Grandmother and Mother serves as a source of inspiration for her skin care line.

📸: Courtesy of Vanessa Kennon-Hunt

07/31/2024

Friendship and summer go hand in hand helping to cultivate lasting memories . The bonds that we create through life are intangible and assist in self discovery and development. The best connections facilitate both individual and collective growth through the years that pass.

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using the !

Episode 6: What A Fellowship- A Conversation with Ronisha Rowe-Matthews

Helen Ladson is joined by Gullah Geechee descendant and best friend Ronisha Matthews as she recalls summers filled with Vacation Bible School and church trips. Ronisha (pronounced ron-KNEE-sha) expresses how her summers filled with friends, music, and faith shaped her summers on the Georgia Coast.

https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/ode-to-summer-what-a-fellowship-a-conversation-with-ronisha-rowe-matthews/

📸: Leo & Dianne Dillon “Soc of Illustrators”

📸: Courtesy of Ronisha Rowe-Matthews

07/25/2024

Though one’s individual life has its own path, the word UBUNTU resounds loudly in all its many directions. The phrase, I am because you are, solidifies the notion that we are all a part of the whole instead of apart from it. This sentiment rings more true during time exploration or what is known as historic tours. The Georgia Coast serves as a portal through time from our sandy shore beaches to our unmovable tabby buildings and everything in between.

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using this link

https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/ode-to-summer-time-traveling-through-history-a-conversation-with-joy-green/

Episode 5: Time Traveling Through History: A Conversation with Joy Green

Helen Ladson is joined by educator & social justice advocate as she recollects her experience she had during and after a coastal historic tour. Joy expresses how her immersion into history has grounded her present and illuminates her future.

📸: Courtesy of Joy Green

07/23/2024

Our Ladies in Lab Coats summer cohort session II was absolutely fantastic! This session was all about ground water & water quality! What better way to learn about water than getting soaked in it? The rain couldn't stop our young scholars who had the opportunity to build their own aquifers and ask questions!

A special THANK YOU to our community partners in education Carinalis Consulting & Research, Ayika Solutions, Inc., University of Georgia-School of Social Work Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Sea Grant, University of South Carolina's College of Social Work’s I. DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice, Albany Street Curators, Space Cloudz, and Brown & Associates Environmental Group!

07/18/2024

Don’t miss out on an evening of STEAM & career exploration with Women in Science! This event is specifically designed for young girls & ladies interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. Secure your spot now, limited space available!

This Youth Empowerment Initiative is brought to you in partnership with: Carinalis Consulting & Research, Ayika Solutions, Inc., Center for Social Justice, Human & Civil Rights , .uga , Brown & Associates Environmental Group, Albany Street Curators, Space Cloudz, and University of South Carolina College of Social Work’s I. DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice.

07/17/2024

What’s a summer without music, family, and food? These elements add to the mood and energy of the season, causing one to realize that there are many things that can make one time travel to a beloved memory. Imagine with us as we travel back to the 70’s and 80’s where the summer belonged to peace, love, and SOUL!

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using the link:
https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/ode-to-summer-series-a-sweet-southern-summer-of-self-discovery-a-conversation-with-jackie-reese/ !

Episode 4: A Sweet Southern Summer of Self Discovery- A Conversation with Jackie Reese

Summary: Helen Ladson interviews Ombuds Jackie Reese who shares her memories of summers with her best friend in Long Island, New York. One pivotal memory that she renders takes place in the South which forever solidified her confidence and authenticity.

📸: Courtesy of Jackie Reese

07/11/2024

Attending the Gulf South to Appalachia Assembly in Birmingham, AL, was truly a humbling experience. The gathering brought together dedicated individuals from across our Southern States, and the energy was palpable. We left feeling motivated and equipped to continue striving for progress in our communities!

07/09/2024

No matter where one may live, summer is synonymous to freedom everywhere. Although one may be convinced that summer is perpetual in sunny California, the west antipathy Sumner just as much as we do in the southern regions and the rest of the nation does.

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using the link below:

https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/ode-to-summer-series-california-dreamin-midwest-memories-with-rehana-lerandeau/

Episode 3: California Dreamin' & Midwest Memories with Rehana Lerandeau

Summary: Helen Ladson interviews advocate Rehana Lerandeau (Critical Resistance) who shares her memories of growing up an only child in Oakland, CA. Amongst her memories, she recall her travels to the Midwest (Idaho) with her family in her maternal homeland.

📸: Courtesy of Rehana Lerandeau

07/05/2024

And the BEANS go on!
OR
Give PEAS a chance!

It's ! What are you excited about today?

07/03/2024

Summer has finally arrived and with it came the smells, tastes, feels and sounds that accompany the season. Summer brings a new yet nostalgic feeling of a more relaxed atmosphere to all, where one can be more intentional about the quality of their day with an emphasis on fun and adventure.

Our Ode to Summer Series was inspired by the many things that make us love summertime! We invite you to join us as we explore, celebrate, and share the memories and experiences of our favorite season using this link:
https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/ode-to-summer-series-hip-hop-watermelon-leisure-a-conversational-discourse-with-jasiatic-anderson-usher/

Episode 2: Rhymes, Rinds, & Leisure- A Conversational Discourse with Jasiatic Anderson Usher

Summary: Helen Ladson interviews artist and plant-based chef Jasiatic Anderson Usher (pictured) who shares her memories of summers in North Carolina. Mrs. Usher shares her experience of exploration and her first encounter with hip hop during a summer trip to New York.

📸: Courtesy of Jasiatic Anderson Usher

Helen Ladson is joined by artist & plant-based chef Jasiatic Anderson Usher who shares her memories of summers in North Carolina. With an emphasis on the importance of maintaining food traditions and recreation, Mrs. Usher shares her experience of exploration and her first encounter with hip hop dur...

07/01/2024

It's ... please BEE kind to our local pollinators that keep our food ways buzzin'! Thank you PBS for this !

06/27/2024

On Wednesday evening, the Huston House on historic Butler Island caught afire. Butler Island was a former rice plantation from 1744- 1822 once owned by Major Pierce Butler. This island was the dwelling place of some of those enslaved by Butler and was later a part of the largest auctions of enslaved people in the state of Georgia now known as the Weeping Times.

In 2020, the descendants of Butler Island worked together with other organizations to eliminate HB 906 which threatened to use this sacred land for a distillery with success.

We stand in solidarity with the Butler Island Coalition in this time of loss. We shall use our social media platforms as a source of updates for those interested in assisting the coalition’s mission.

Learn more about The Weeping Time, rice cultivation, and Butler Island: https://linktr.ee/heritageworks4official

📸 Courtesy of Hermina Glass- Hill

06/27/2024

What a great privilege to be in attendance for the unveiling of the Tunis Campbell historic marker in Darien, GA last week. Senator and Reverend Tunis Campbell was the highest-ranking and most influential African-American in the 19th Century. Born a freedman in Middlebrook, NJ- was an abolitionist, clergyman, and political leader who actively participated in the Colored Convention Movement and helped to establish the Freedman's Bureau. Campbell was appointed to supervise land claims and resettlement on five Georgia islands: Delaware, Colonels, Ossabaw, St. Catherines, and Sapelo.

Learn more about Tunis Campbell in Freedom's Shore by Russell Duncan

Learn more about this historic event:

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/darien-unveils-new-historic-marker-honoring-tunis-campbell/article_d3e83578-2f20-11ef-92ef-8b10a65adcb3.html

06/25/2024

We welcomed in the Summer Solstice with !! We are so grateful to have had Dr. Laurel Royer ( Lead Chemist, Carinalis Consulting & Research) and Dr. Erica Holloman- Hill (Marine Scientist, Ayika Solutions, Inc.) as our instructors & sponsors for our inaugural Ladies in Lab Coats gathering! This month, our young scholars had the opportunity to go deep sea diving off of the coast of California right from their own backyard! The NOAA Climate.Gov virtual reality experience was one that our future leaders will never forget!

Our vision is to provide programs and initiatives that encourage and empowers youth and adults to become stewards of their heritage, culture, and environment through historic preservation and civic responsibility.

Thank you UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant , Albany Street Curators, & Space Cloudz for being our partners in community engagement and outreach efforts!

Check out what our participants had to say about their experience: https://youtu.be/jncaPhBWmyM?feature=shared