A Two-Way Affair: The Sierra Leone Geechee Connection

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Mar 18, 2024, 10:14:02 AMMar 18
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The presence of Africans in the Lowcountry, their expertise in creating a “tidewater” in GA and “tidal flow” in SC and the wealth they created for plantation owners must be recognized. Their role largely determined the economic growth of the rice industry. And from our observations in primary or secondary data or website articles, their story is “under-told.” 

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we delve into the captivating narrative of "The Sierra Leone-Gullah Connection: Two-Way Affair" and its enlightening companion, "Gullah Odyssey: Through African Eyes." Through this innovative journey, we challenge traditional viewpoints and discover the concealed realities of Lowcountry plantation life, moving beyond ordinary historical discussions to reveal the deep human stories that lie at the core of this captivating saga.

#HistoryFromBelow


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