Georgia State University's new $500,000 Mellon grant will initiate the Gullah Geechee Sacred Land Project (GGSLP) to preserve the heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. This initiative aims to maintain African American burial grounds and safeguard the cultural and genealogical legacy of the descendants of enslaved West Africans. The Gullah Geechee corridor, spanning from North Carolina to Florida, faces threats from climate change and development pressures. GGSLP will enhance research, community engagement, and educational opportunities for students while aiming to protect vital cultural traditions and lands.
The establishment of the Gullah Geechee Sacred Land Project (GGSLP) by Georgia State University underscores the importance of preserving the heritage and communities of the Gullah Geechee people.
Gullah Geechee people are facing extreme land loss from climate crisis, gentrification, and development by outsiders, making projects like GGSLP crucial for community survival.
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