GRM-SL “Tools & Seeds” Program in The African Diaspora Village
Plant a seed and watch it grow! Check out this awesome footage of our "Tools & Seeds" urban farming program in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Year: 2020
Gullahdugu “Many Roots One Fambul” Sierra Leone Tour
Planning a trip to Sierra Leone? If so, please join us on our Many Roots One Fambul Tour. Our 10 day tour package includes beach outings, heritage tour, shopping at local markets, a trip to the village and much more! For more information and to book a tour visit Gullahdugu or call 1 (404) 585-7346.
Stop Culture Appropriation of The Gullah Geechee Community
The Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce has issued an official statement regarding the cultural appropriation of the Gullah Geechee community. Please circulate the attached document within your personal networks so we can help put an end to this.
Investment Opportunities in Sierra Leone
With nearly a decade of experience in market assessment, business and project management, Gullahdugu has developed an expanding international capacity of quality services to a diverse group of satisfied clients and development partners. If you're interested in visiting, investing or repatriating to Sierra Leone and need consultancy services consider Gullahdugu! Go to https://gullahdugu.com for...
Memorial Day was Started by Blacks in Charleston, SC!
Did you know that freed enslaved Africans created the American tradition of Memorial Day? The first known observance of Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865. Freedmen (freed enslaved Africans) celebrated at the Washington Race Course, today the location of Hampton Park, and each year thereafter. African Americans founded Decoration Day at the...
What Is Gullah Geechee?
Check out this 3-part series with Chief Foday Ajamu Mansaray and his wife Kenya Malinke Mansaray as they discuss "What is Gullah Geechee?" Part 2 Part 3
The Diaspora Needs Africa More Than Africa Needs The Diaspora
Check out this powerful round table discussion between Dynast Amir, Chris Waller aka "Black America" and Chief Foday Mansaray. Recorded in Freetown, Sierra Leone on January 1, 2020.
The Strong Connection Between Black America and Sierra Leone
More great footage of Sierra Leone by our brother Dynast Amir. In this video he, Chief Foday, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and others discuss the history of Sierra Leone and the special bond the country has with African Americans. Many Roots, One Fambul!
“Kumbaya” Lecture at Fourah Bay College
Gullah Redemption Mission Sierra Leone (GRM-SL) in partnership with Dr. Spencer of Fourah Bay College (FBC) hosted Commissioner Griffin Lotson of the US Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Commission and the Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters. During his visit there was an official "Kumbaya" lecture along with a book signing. The students were educated and entertained! We thank all of the organizers...