Gullah Geechee people are descendants of Africans who were enslaved in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. They held onto traditions from Africa and mixed them with new ones, forming ...

Gina Capers-Willis calls herself a Geechee Girl. Her roots come from Daufuskie Island, South Carolina and the Gullah islands off the Georgia coast. But she grew up in Savannah at a time when she says ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the restaurant industry. Nov 18, 2024, 08:53am EST Specializing in Gullah Geechee food, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar has ...

On a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, I met Benjamin “BJ” Dennis at the James Island Sunday Brunch Farmers Market. We pause in front of the Simmons Farm stand to shake sand out of my shoes — ...

Gee Smalls has built a career around creating spaces rooted in love and celebration. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, and an Atlanta resident for more than 30 years, Smalls is a seasoned chef, ...

This fall, I traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, for its inaugural Food & Wine Classic. I’ve long been interested in the history of South Carolina’s Gullah Geechee people, so I arrived early to ...

Following the discussion, Brown will take part in a book signing. All Good Books will be on-site with copies of Make Do with What You Have available for purchase.

The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor stretches from Florida to North Carolina and aims to preserve the culture of descendants of enslaved Africans. Gullah Geechee people are known for their ...