About this episode
This episode explores the Gullah culture and its historical significance in the Sea Islands and lowcountry regions of the southeastern United States.
“G” for Gullah. The term “Gullah,”or “Geechee,” describes a unique group of African Americans descended from enslaved Africans who settled in the Sea Islands and lowcountry of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.
People in this episode
Host: Walter Edgar
Topics covered
- Gullah
- Geechee
- African American culture
- Sea Islands
- Lowcountry
- History
Keywords
- Gullah
- Geechee
- African Americans
- Sea Islands
- South Carolina
- culture
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Places: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina
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