Gullah Geechee Elders Preserve Songs and Culture of Enslaved Ancestors

Artists like Minnie “Gracie” Gadson and Anita Singleton-Prather are preserving the Gullah Geechee heritage through sacred songs and performances. These songs, rooted in enslaved African traditions, served as coded messages and tools of resilience. Gadson performs nationally in the Gullah Creole language, while Singleton-Prather integrates storytelling and theater. Programs like Gullah Geechee Futures bring students to historic praise houses to deepen cultural understanding. Advocates stress the importance of preserving this legacy for future generations, framing it as a source of strength rather than trauma.

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