Gullah Geechee Adventures

10/31/2024

Have you heard of Drexciya?🌊 Drexciya imagines an underwater civilization born from the children of enslaved African women thrown overboard. These unborn Drexciyans survived underwater and created an aquatic empire.

Join us Monday, November 4th, 4:30pm to learn more about Gullah Geechee Drexciyans, the Stono Rebellion, and Denmark Vesey in the Black Fantastic.

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Cosponsored by Practices of Freedom Project, the Center for Urban Education, and the Kinloch Commons.

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10/01/2024

Happy First Day of Gullah Geechee and Hoodoo Heritage Month.

I'll be highlighting the intersection of food, culture, and spirituality in the Gullah Geechee community.

Visit www.dageecheeinfluence.com to celebrate with a Gullah Geechee Diaspora Flag

09/22/2024

**Happy Hoodoo Sunday!** 🌟

This is your weekly reminder that Gullah Geechee people are descendants of Africans, not Native Americans. It's important to address and correct misinformation, such as the claim that we are Indians. 🙄

Africans played a crucial role in the fight against slavery, often referred to as the Gullah War. This conflict is frequently conflated with the Seminole War because many Africans who escaped slavery joined forces with Native Americans, who were also resisting the same oppressors. Black men, like Abraham (pictured below), were often on the front lines of these battles.

Andrew Jackson himself acknowledged the significant presence of African fighters during the Seminole War, stating, "It is a Negro, not an Indian war," due to the large number of Gullah warriors involved.

Let's all commit to thinking critically and using our 🧠 when we encounter information. Misinformation can be harmful, and it's our responsibility to seek the truth and honor our ancestors' legacy.

09/09/2024

Today marks the 285th anniversary of the Stono Rebellion, the first documented battle of the Gullah War, which took place on September 9th, 1739.

The first chapter of my new novel series,
“Gullah Geechee Adventures: Hoodoo Magick” introduces you to Kaya, a Gullah Geechee descendant from the Sea Islands, as she recounts her grandfather’s daring escape from slavery to join the Gullah War.

Order my historical fiction book today to uncover the rich heritage of Gullah Geechee people

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08/02/2024

Elderberry Scientific Name: Sambucus Nigra

Elderberry pronounced Eldaberry in Gullah Geechee language, has deep roots in Gullah Geechee culture.

Historically, Gullah Geechee people used elderberries for their medicinal properties. The berries were believed to boost the immune system, treat colds, and alleviate flu symptoms.

Elderberry-based remedies were passed down through generations, reflecting the blending of African and Native American herbal knowledge

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Elderberry Scientific Name: Sambucus Nigra

Elderberry pronounced Eldaberry in Gullah Geechee language, has deep roots in Gullah Geechee culture.

Historically, Gullah Geechee people used elderberries for their medicinal properties. The berries were believed to boost the immune system, treat colds, and alleviate flu symptoms.

Elderberry-based remedies were passed down through generations, reflecting the blending of African and Native American herbal knowledge.

Follow for more Gullah Geechee facts


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08/01/2024

Africa is not a country.
Africa is a continent made up of many different countries, each with its own unique culture, languages, and governments.

There are 54 countries in Africa.

07/31/2024

Gullah Geechee Diaspora Word of Today:
NYAM, which means to eat or consume.🍴😋

Noun: Refers to food or a meal.
Verb: Means to eat or consume.

Ex: "Dem boi nyam up da whole fush"
(They ate all the fish) 🐠

Does this word resonate with you?

07/02/2024

This Week We Honor Denmark Vesey ✊🏿✝️

We remember ancestor Denmark Vesey, a courageous man who planned a large-scale rebellion against the institution of slavery in Charleston, South Carolina in 1822. Though the rebellion was betrayed, Vesey's legacy as a fighter for freedom lives on

Learn more about Denmark Vesey's Rebellion with Geechee Classroom Offering

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“Intro to Denmark Vesey’s Rebellion”

Explore the untold story of Vesey’s planned revolt in Charleston, 1822. Uncover the connections between history, culture, identity and religion.

Join us online on July 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m

Your support fuels our mission to open a
Gullah Geechee Juice Bar & Classroom! 🌿📚

A few slots left, link in below to register!

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07/02/2024

By telling our stories, we honor our ancestors, preserve our traditions, and inspire future generations.

Our experiences matter!!!

07/01/2024

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Gullah Geechee Diaspora"

🌟 **Da Gullah Geechee Diaspora Flag Sale!** 🌟

The term "Da Gullah Geechee Diaspora" refers to the widespread dispersion of Gullah Geechee people and their descendants beyond our original coastal communities in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

🔥 **Summer Sale Alert**: Get your very own Gullah Geechee Diaspora Flag for just $25! 🎉

🚚 Flags are shipping today and throughout the week. Plus, here's the best part: a portion of each flag sold is recycled into our Geechee Juice Bar and Classroom room. 🌿

Not only do you get a beautiful flag, but your purchase also helps sustain your community projects! 🖤💙💚💛

Be apart of history, get your one today !

Link in comments or visit www.dageecheeinfluence.com

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06/24/2024

In Celebration of Denmark Vesey Week (July 2 - July 7)

Join Our Online Class: Denmark Vesey: Gullah Geechee Studies 🖤💙💚💛

📅 **Date:** Sunday, July 7th
⏰ **Time:** 5:30pm
📍 **Location:** Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Join for free by becoming a patreon member (Gullah Geechee University Tier)

Explore the captivating story of Denmark Vesey, a self-educated Black man who planned the most extensive slave rebellion in U.S. history. Although the revolt never happened, its impact still resonates. This class includes a virtual tour to Denmark Vesey's statue.

Let's honor Vesey's legacy and advocate for justice!
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Your class registration is an investment towards opening a Gullah Geechee Juice Bar & Classroom. Imagine more events like this but in person with a bussin meal. 🌱🥤📚

Gullah Geechee Sip & Learn Experience

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06/13/2024

Took a minute but she finally finished and here. Introducing my first novel Gullah Geechee Adventures Series: Hoodoo Magick Book 1.

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11/10/2023

What do the Gullah Geechee and the Bahamian people have in common? Find out in our next Geechee 101 session, at the Geechee Influence Storytelling Festival, where we welcome

Shanae Strachan: model, actress, filmmaker, and cultural enthusiast from the Bahamas. She will share her stories and perspectives on the Bahamian culture, which has many similarities and differences with the Gullah Geechee culture

Link in comments to getcha tickets for tomorrow

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11/03/2023

The kola nut is a fruit native to West Africa, and it was brought to America by enslaved Africans. The kola nut was used in West Africa for its medicinal and stimulant properties, and it was also used as a symbol of community and in spiritual ceremonies.

The kola nut had a major influence on American popular culture that began in the late 19th century with pharmacist John Pemberton who developed Coca-Cola in Georgia, which originally contained kola nut extract. While kola nut extract is no longer a major ingredient in Coca-Cola, its influence on the iconic beverage is undeniable.

The kola nut is a reminder of
Gullah Geechee people significant impact on American culture.

Join us at Da Geechee Influence Storytelling Festival to explore this fruit in person at our art gallery exhibit

8 days away, 12 tickets left
Chern 12 and under free

Link in comments to secure ya 🎟

07/23/2023

07/21/2023

Akua Page's goal is to preserve and pass down as much history as possible so that her culture, which has survived for hundreds of years, can keep going.

07/14/2023

A Gullah Geechee elder shared a story w/me about how his people would wrap his whole body in "Fever Grass" or "Fever Leaf" whenever he was sick. I'm thinking he talking about Elephant Ears since that's the only leaf in Charleston, SC I know of that grow big. Any ideas on what plant he talking about?

Picture of children in between Elephant Ear plant for reference

07/08/2023

07/07/2023

07/06/2023

Chef Bintou Ndaw couldn’t find the food of her homeland in the Lowcountry, so she created a restaurant

07/04/2023

In SC, thousands of tenants are far from free as we live under greedy corporate landlords who hike the rent, refuse to invest in repairs and evict folks for no good reason, even after they've received sweet deals and funds from the federal government to stay afloat.

Tell the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that we've had enough here in SC and that they need need need to enact tenant protections.

Let them know here: https://tenantcomment.org

07/04/2023

Did you know Riverfront Park was once a 100+ acre rice plantation? There's no historical marker or anything that acknowledge this history or the names of the individuals who were enslaved here.

Instead of waiting for it to be done I'm telling my Ancestors story.

Book a tour on airbnb experiences for an authentic

Gullah Geechee Adventure

06/10/2023

06/02/2023

1938 photograph of a couple of indivduals standing outside one of the former slave cabins at Boone Hall Plantation located in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The plantation has 9 such surviving cabins, built between 1790-1810.

06/01/2023

Meet Viola Fletcher, a survivor of the May 31, Tulsa Race Massacre, who is now 109 years old and still fighting for reparations. She witnessed the destruction of her community and the loss of countless lives due to racial violence. It is time for our country to take responsibility for this horrific event and provide reparations to those who were affected.

Reparations are not just about financial compensation; they are about acknowledging the harm that was done and taking steps towards healing. The Tulsa Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street, was a deliberate act of violence against Black Americans, and it has had lasting effects on Tulsa descendants. Reparations can help address these ongoing injustices by providing resources for education, healthcare, housing, economic opportunities and more

We cannot continue to ignore the past or pretend that it does not affect our present. It is time for our country to take action and provide reparations to survivors like Viola Fletcher. We owe it to them and future generations to acknowledge the harm that was done and work towards a more just society.