Join Jacksonville Today reporter Will Brown for a special conversation exploring Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee heritage. Will will discuss the new book Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage with authors Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke, highlighting the culture, traditions and stories of the community that helped shape our city.
The conversation will also feature:
Ashantae Green – Commissioner, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and Sustainability Manager, City of Jacksonville
Saundra Morene – President/CEO, Jacksonville Gullah Geechee Nation CDC
Thomas Waters – Director, Neighborhoods, City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage will be available for purchase at the event, and the authors will be on hand to sign copies.
Local agencies will also be available to share resources and information, including the Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum, Florida Avenue Main Street and Gullah/Geechee Cultural Community Trust, Inc.