Lowcountry Gullah

Episodes

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  The Business of Slavery 16.08.2026 58m

  Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that slavery was a significant part of American History. Unfortunately, history books have glossed over a lot of the dirty details. Most southern cities were "slave societies" that often dominated every aspect of the area's economy. Let's talk about the business of slavery, from the middle passage experience to slave auctions and how large some of them were, as well as how each of the "players" were that kept slavery operating for centuries in a lot of port cities along the east coast.
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  The Black Seminoles 09.08.2026 32m

  The Gullah Seminole connection is something that most people don't know about but, pockets of communities can be found in Bracketville, Texas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mexico, and several Caribbean Islands. Find out their incredible history, where they came from, how they got their name, their traditions and more!
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  Ancestorial Flavors and Stories 06.08.2026 44m

  A familiar scent from a plant, a flavors on your plate or a common phrase are all powerful connections to the ancestors. They left their voices that continue to whisper to us like breadcrumbs for us to follow in stories and everything that we see, taste and do.
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  The Descendant's Project 26.07.2026 48m

  The ancestors left behind so many things for us to learn from and telling their complete and unfiltered story is only one of the duties that we have. Preserving the land where they were enslaved is an important part of that homage, as well as protecting communities that we live in today from industrial polution. Meet twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner from the Descendant's Project, who are doing just that.
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  Reparative Justice 19.07.2026 40m

  The conversations about the past, and the trauma that was caused doesn't often include how the damage can be fixed. The after effects are VERY real. And the number of corporations that have played a part in the economic benefits from slavery is very long. The Guardian Newspaper is one of those companies that was supported by slavery, but has strepped up to admit its role AND they are doing something about it.
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  Reclaiming History Part 2 12.07.2026 46m

  Just the idea of working on a family tree can be intimadating but, all you need is the right tools in your tool box. Tap in to discover exactly what you need to begin your journey of discovery and how you too can grow your family tree.
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  Reclaiming History Part 1 05.07.2026 43m

  Identity is so important. So is knowing and understanding oneself. But, when some of the pieces of your life are missing, like where you land in your family tree or who you decended from, that lack of information can be devastating.....or it can be empowering and uplifting.
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  A Taste of History 28.06.2026 39m

  Sometimes, finding ways of connecting to our culture is hard. Of course research and traditions are the easy options that we have, but developing new and varied ways of not only experiencing and even tasting it, but also sharing our culture. Take Carolina Gold Rice for example. It is yet another deeply rooted and significant part of our culture that has taken on more than just space on the plate.
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  I AM GULLAH 21.06.2026 11m

  Yep, that's who I am! And PROUD of it! Funny, I get asked alot if I am Gullah and who's behind Lowcountry Gullah. So, here's the story behind the work and why it's become my life's mission and purpose.
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  It's Juneteenth | The Birth of Freedom! 14.06.2026 29m

  The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, commemorates the end of slavery. It may be the most recent addition to the federal calendar, but it's the oldest and longest nationally celebrated holiday in the US. June 19th, otherwise known as Juneteenth or Black independence day. Sadly, the majority of Americans don't know or even recognize the importance of this date to our history. Juneteenth is not just Black History, but an important milestone in American history and the birth of freedom.
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  Flipping The Script 07.06.2026 58m

  The Lowcountry Gullah Podcast has been airing for three years and has more than 100 interviews available, all hosted by Luana Graves Sellars. In this episode, we flipped the script! The interviewer has become the interviewee! Here's the backstory on the creation of Lowcountry Gullah, the motivation behind it and just a little taste of my trip to Africa.
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  From Decoration Day to Memorial Day 31.05.2026 7m

  Did you know that one of the first Memorial Day Celebrations began as a Gullah holiday?
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  African Proverbs 24.05.2026 58m

  We don't usually think about the origins of a lot of the things that we say or do, but for every action, or how we do what we do, there's a time proven reason. Even the sayings that we share on a daily basis, like "it takes a village to raise a child" had to come from somewhere. The use of African Proverbs has become almost second nature to us, even though we don't know of why or where it came from.
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  Plantations 17.05.2026 1h 3m

  Plantations aren't something that we often talk about, especially how their stories are told. So, this isn’t just another plantation story; it’s a vital recounting of truth in a time when misinformation runs rampant. It's important that we continue to highlight the importance of recognizing and preserving the narratives of enslaved people. It's also an important topic and conversation that we need to continue to have if not for future generations, for our ancestors whose blood is still in the soil.
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  Reclaiming Black Health | Dr. Ian Smith 10.05.2026 57m

  Listen in on a compelling conversation with Dr. Ian Smith as we explore the critical health issues generationally affecting the Black community, the importance of culturally competent medical care, and strategies for empowerment and health advocacy.
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  Water | A Pillar of Culture 03.05.2026 48m

  When we talk about Gullah culture, it's often about food, religion, sweetgrass baskets and language. The Gullah lived off of the land and sea, which made the being in proximity to the water and utilizing it an incredibly important cultural pillar that supported their daily living, was a source of giving joy and enabled them to survive.
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  Cultural Sustainability 26.04.2026 57m

  The Gullah Geechee culture is alive and well and full of rich culture, history, and generations of resistance within the Gullah community. Things like storytelling, language, food, and traditions have served as powerful forms of cultural preservation which has prevented erasure. But, what does that even mean? Why are we keeping the culture? How are we sustaining the culture? Not sure? Tap in and find out.
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  A Natural Connection 19.04.2026 44m

  How the Gullah Geechee connect to nature and respect our environment is often overlooked. The fact is that our West African roots and the skills that our ancestors used to live off of the land and sea were not only time proven, but they were passed down through the generations as a matter of survival. Returning to natural remedies and living off the land was always how it was done and it's exactly what we were meant to do.
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  Where's Gullah Island? 12.04.2026 15m

  The question of where Gullah islands are is a common one. The quick answer is that there are several. The issue is, how long will they be around? There's nothing more valuable than land, especially land that is the only legacy that you have. Gullah land is priceless and as such, what are we going to do to protect it?
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  Silver Dollar Road 05.04.2026 55m

  When your family is facing a crisis, sometimes it's hard to think past your own situation. Heirs' property issues and the potential loss of family land is like that. I feels like "just a me problem". Land loss is very personal; especially when it's your family's heritage. Unfortunately, heirs' property is far too common and the toll that it is taking on Black family structures is in a word, devastating. By now, you might have seen or heard about the documentary, Silver Dollar Road. If you haven't, watch it. In this episode, here's the personal and painful side of the heirs' property story, from one of the family members whose family has been dealing with for years.