Reflections of a Geechee Woman's Southern Journey

Event Type

Presentation

Location

EHFA 137

Start Date

5-3-2020 9:00 AM

End Date

5-3-2020 10:20 AM

Description

This presentation traces the cultural and archival oral history of a Sepuetarian Geechee Gullah woman born during the Jim Crow era. The presentation is shared through story telling of the impact upon Lesibu's own family, including how racial tension impacted migration, education, and economic status. The presentation also includes a visualization of the timeline of related events from 1690 to the 21st Century, and family photos dating back to 1760, covering histories between South Carolina and South Africa.

Comments

Theme: The Arts: Music/Theater Gullah Gechee Diaspora; Moderator: Scott Bacon, Coastal Carolina University

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Reflections of a Geechee Woman's Southern Journey

EHFA 137

This presentation traces the cultural and archival oral history of a Sepuetarian Geechee Gullah woman born during the Jim Crow era. The presentation is shared through story telling of the impact upon Lesibu's own family, including how racial tension impacted migration, education, and economic status. The presentation also includes a visualization of the timeline of related events from 1690 to the 21st Century, and family photos dating back to 1760, covering histories between South Carolina and South Africa.