Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage: A Community Conversation

Join Jacksonville Today reporter Will Brown for a special conversation exploring the deep roots of Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee heritage. Will sits down with authors Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke to discuss their new book, Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage, a richly illustrated look at the culture, traditions, and untold stories of the Gullah Geechee community that helped shape our city.

• 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 on hand to share resources and information include:

• Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum
• Florida Avenue Main Street
• Gullah/Geechee Cultural Community Trust, Inc.