Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
Charleston Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) REMEMBRANCE COMMITTEE Honoring our ancestors who perished during the “Middle Passage” Saturday, June 10, 2023 … Continue reading 26th Annual Middle Passage Remembrance Ceremony on June 10, 2023
About In 2012, Dr. Ade Ofunniyin had a vision for an organization that would advocate for, preserve and protect Gullah Geechee burial grounds, history and culture. Between 2016-2020, the ASABG … Continue reading Honoring the Ancestors on May 3rd, 4th, and 6th
When thinking about black history, we often reflect on those who came before us. In a city like Charleston, the spirit of the Gullah community is alive through everyday customs … Continue reading A Gullah Gallery: An Ode to Charleston’s Black History
Over the coming months, La'Sheia Oubré and Joanna Gilmore will be working to engage community members in the process of creating the memorial. They will identify individuals in the African … Continue reading A Memorial for the Ancestors
Awakening the Ancestors! Join us for a free, live performance of the traditional music of the Gullah Geechee people of the South Carolina Lowcountry. During our time together, we’ll provide … Continue reading Awakening the Ancestors!
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor upcoming “Freedom’s Eve” Watch Night and Emancipation Day Commemorative Service has reached capacity for in-person attendance — Sold Out! They are delighted that many of … Continue reading Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor “Freedom’s Eve” Watch Night and Emancipation Day Commemorative Service on December 31, 2021
The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act was signed into law on March 12, 2019, and outlined the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This … Continue reading Virtual Tour of the Reconstruction Era National Historical Parkin Beaufort, SC sponsored by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission
The Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies examines the historical migration and scattering of African populations to local geographical areas and the subsequent evolution of blended cultures, … Continue reading THE CHARLES JOYNER INSTITUTE FOR GULLAH AND AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES EVENTS – FEBRUARY 2021
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will be premiering a new hour-long documentary film on October 1 entitled "Gullah Roots." Follow members of the South Carolina, Florida and Georgia Gullah Geechee community … Continue reading Film premiere : Gullah Roots on SCETV on Oct 1st