Gullah Heritage was explored via a variety of presentations and discussions. The links below connect to the presenters and the topics discussed:
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Emory Campbell, retired Executive Director of The Penn Center and renowned authority on Gullah culture.
Ron Daise , story teller, actor, and author presented an evening performance entitled "Dream Weaving and 0ther Stories and Songs."
Tim Carrier, writer, producer, and director of the film, Family Across the Sea led a discussion about the inception of the film following a viewing.
Joe Opala, scholar and reseracher discussed his role in understanding the Gullah connection.
The Language You Cry In, was viewed followed by a discussion of the film entitled "Crossing the Sea on a Sacred Song: A Gullah Family Finds It's Roots in West Africa"
Heritage Day at Penn Center on St. Helena's Island just outside Beaufort, SC. The program consisted of panel discussions, lunch, and a tour of Penn Center and another exposure to the Gullah-Geechee culture."
Other related links:
Sierra Leone
Gullah Culture
