In this interview, historical interpreter”, Toby Smith of the McLeod Plantation discusses the Gullah Geechee culture and its influence on Charleston.
Host Earl Bridges and Toby share some tears and a hug in this place where “difficult conversations can occur”.
Notable Quotes:
“They did not forget who they were. They brought their heritage, their pride, their family, their memories… they brought all of that”
“Saying Goodbye, marked the beginning”
“One of the Gullah beliefs is that if you are buried near water, it helps your journey home.”
“For an enslaved person, if you can’t be free in life, at least you can be free in death”