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Welcome to SLGHA Stimulated by initiator Amadu Massally’s visit to Hilton Head Island, SC, in January of 2006 the Sierra Leone-Gullah Heritage Association (SLGHA) was formed. Its main purpose is to maintain and enhance the connections between Sierra Leone and the Gullahs of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina. Read the Full Story
Our Mission The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of the Sierra Leone-Gullah Connection using various media and to help preserve the history and culture on both sides of the Continent Read the Full Story
Our Vision The primary focus of the organization is to educate the world about the rich history between the United States and Sierra Leone via this unique group of African-Americans, who have kept more of their African heritage and culture than any other group. And then to turn it into a reunion and permanent reconnection not just among Sierra Leoneans and the Gullahs, but also to include all people with an ancestry from Sierra Leone. Read the Full Story
Our Objectives
  • To collect, preserve and present history of the Sierra Leone Gullah Connection
  • To encourage Community and Economic Development
  • To foster Exchange Living Programs for both Sierra Leone and Gullah Communities
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Sierra Leone Gullah Heritage Association

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Anita's Profile

Aunt Pearlie Sue is the creation of Anita Singleton-Prather, a native of the Sea Islands in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Based on her grandmother, Aunt Pearlie Sue’s character has entertained audiences with Gullah-flavored folktales for over 10 years.In addition to being a storyteller, Prather is an educator, singer, actress and historian. Read more ...

Joseph Opala's Profile

JosephJoseph Opala is the scholar who identified the "Gullah Connection," the historical link between the Gullah people in South Carolina and Georgia and the West African nation of Sierra Leone. An American, Opala lived in Sierra Leone for 17 years, working with community leaders to highlight that country's links to African Americans.In 1988 he organized a visit by Sierra Leone's President  Read more...