Episodios

  • It's All About Culture!

    It's All About Culture!
    Apr 27 2025
    Passing down elements of our culture is what we have come to expect from our elders. But, when the youth around us not only get it, but are spreading culture on their own, well, that's definitely something to talk about and support! Meet the West Sisters, who are extremely talented and promising young filmmakers who are sharing the importance of culture and traditions with the next generation.
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    36 m
  • The Face of the Fight for Black Land

    The Face of the Fight for Black Land
    Apr 20 2025
    High rates of Black land loss and heirs' property issues have been around since the end of the civil war and unfortunately, acres are disappearing at an alarming speed. The critical state that we're in usually is a nameless, faceless process that is often remains unspoken....until 96 year old Josephine Wright made her valiant fight to keep her land from the hands of a developer into a national story. From local support to a national story and celebrity contributions, Josephine's story represented and highlighted the plight of so many who are still struggling.
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Following the Diaspora Home

    Following the Diaspora Home
    Apr 13 2025
    Everyone needs a vacation, but you never know when a trip or experience will impact your life. Going to Africa is one of those life-changing experiences that everyone of the diaspora should take. It might start out as being just another place in the world, but it could end up as an introduction to a new world of cultural connections that one could never prepare for.
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    47 m
  • Lowcountry Gullah

    Lowcountry Gullah
    Apr 6 2025
    We often talk about or recognize that we're descendants of enslaved people, but what does that really mean? Acknowledging it is just one part of accepting who we are and where we came from. But what's most important, is not only appreciating the richness of our our culture, but also capturing and passing down our traditional practices, so that future generations can continue on ancestral paths that were left for us to follow and hear the voices of wisdom from those who came before us.
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    1 h y 17 m
  • The Planter Class

    The Planter Class
    Apr 4 2025
    Enslavers are often thought about as simple farmers or wealthy ones. What is not widely known is that the southern planter class of enslavers were mostly the creme de la creme of society. They were part of an organized and calculated club of people who were founding fathers, signers of the Declaration of Independence, Governors and other influential national leaders who made their money from slavery.
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    57 m
  • Gullah Goes Anime!

    Gullah Goes Anime!
    Mar 13 2025
    The children's TV show, Gullah Gullah Island had the first beloved mainstream Gullah characters. Look out world, here comes the first Gullah anime characters! From Akan and Adrinka symbols to incorporating traditional and cultural elements of the Gullah Geechee, the stories of our ancestors come to life in Camp Geechee. Created by Joshua Mishoe, this young brother is spreading Gullah in a new and fascinating way that is destined to reach and teach scores of new young audiences. Get prepared to do a deep dive into the culture and Camp Geechee!
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    58 m
  • Keeper of the Culture | Charlton Singleton

    Keeper of the Culture | Charlton Singleton
    Mar 3 2025
    The Gullah Geechee culture is everywhere. Elements of the culture can be found in all that we do on a daily basis and it's all around the world. Music is one of the key facets of the culture that not only connects us, but genre after genre, you can find the Gullah sound. Enjoy a fascinating conversation with dual Grammy award winning artist. Charlton Singleton from the internationally known group Ranky Tanky about culture, history and the beat of Gullah music.
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    57 m
  • The Ancestors Are All Around Us

    The Ancestors Are All Around Us
    Feb 23 2025
    Gullah Geechee culture, which is rooted in West African culture is strongly aligned with the past and teachings as well as guidance from the ancestors. The ancestors are all around us in alot of ways. Their knowledge and directions come in a lot of differnt forms, from African Proverbs to the life skills that have been passed down through our families. Every aspect of their wisdom continues to be a significant source of the generational influences that we have today.
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    59 m
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