Cultural Spotlights
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Origins of the Elvira Family Reunion
Every great family tradition starts with a dream, and for the Elvira family, that dream began more than 40 years… Read More
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Meet the Heart of Our Family: The Elvira Committee
Every family has its stories, its memories, and its traditions that make it special. For the Elvira family, there’s a… Read More
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The Grave Still Lives: Why We Leave Dishes, Pots, and Clocks at Negro Cemeteries
Walk through old Negro cemeteries, especially in the South or Gullah Geechee territory, and you might see something surprising: china… Read More
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Why We Cover the Mirror: Storms, Spirits and the Wisdom of the Ancestors
Step into an old Gullah home during a thunderstorm, or when a soul has passed, and you might witness a… Read More
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Unveiling the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor: A Living Legacy
Ever heard of a place that’s more than just lines on a map? That’s the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor!… Read More
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The Nunsack: Gullah Geechee Tradition of Protection and Healing
Among the Gullah Geechee people of the Carolina Lowcountry, it was common to see a baby with a tiny cloth… Read More