Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Behind the Aegis

(54,923 posts)
Tue Jun 5, 2018, 03:01 PM Jun 2018

(African-American Group) Gullah and HBCU (United Shades of America)

In case you haven't seen it, Kamau Bell's United Shades of America had to recent pieces which were excellent and quite relevant to this group. The first was a few weeks back and was about the Gullah people of South Carolina. As someone who lived in SC for years, I was familiar with the Gullah (Geechee), so it was very cool to see a piece about it. This past Sunday was about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), also a very interesting piece. If you have CNNGo, you can check out the entire episodes; if not, at this link, United Shades, you can check out clips.

Also, if you scroll down at that link, there is a clip of an African-American man who is a deaf actor (it was part of the show about disabilities). He's very funny!

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
(African-American Group) Gullah and HBCU (United Shades of America) (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Jun 2018 OP
Haven't seen it but will tulipsandroses Jun 2018 #1
It was a great episode. Behind the Aegis Jun 2018 #2

tulipsandroses

(6,240 posts)
1. Haven't seen it but will
Tue Jun 5, 2018, 03:12 PM
Jun 2018

Gullah people have always interested me since my folks are from the Caribbean. I find the Gullah accent so fascinating since its akin to Caribbean folks' accent. Thanks for posting.

Behind the Aegis

(54,923 posts)
2. It was a great episode.
Tue Jun 5, 2018, 03:29 PM
Jun 2018

I hope you do get to see it. When I lived in SC, there was a local access show which taught Gullah. I used to actually know a few words (I have since forgot all of them). I also was able to be around people while they spoke it, usually when I was in Charleston or outlying areas.

Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»African American»(African-American Group) ...