Online Education Series
Updated 3-4 times per month, this blog tells rich stories of Gullah people, Lowcountry entrepreneurs, provides rare (and sometimes basic) history lessons, shares recipes and resources, and so much more! For even more education, please visit us on Instagram or Facebook for weekly tidbits.
Recipe and Tutorial
Step-by-step how to cook oysters! And the best sauce to serve them with….
Just in! New Cottonwood Soap
Read the journey of Colleen Laux, founder of Cottonwood Soap! Now available at Binya.
Just in! New African Kazuri Bead Jewelry
Introducing African “Kazuri Bead” Jewelry. Learn about these Fair Trade Federation beads and the story behind this jewelry from Kenya.
Bloody Mary
Find out how to make the perfect Bloody Mary with Ernest Hemmigway’s The Sun Always Rises Bloody Mary mix. This simple recipe makes a delicious cocktail.
Juneteenth
Do you know what Juneteenth is? Learn more about what this day means for our culture and heritage and how we can honor and celebrate it together.
About the Author: Thomas Barnwell
Learn more about Mr. Thomas Curtis Barnwell, Jr. A published co-author of Gullah Days, Mr. Barnwell was featured on History Makers in 2017 and has an impressive background.
About the Maker: Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson
Sweetgrass baskets are one of the oldest art forms, brought over from enslaved Africans. Originally to carry rice and other crops, these baskets can take up to 12 hours to make and are truly one-of-a-kind and handmade.