Gullah

Gullah / Geechee Nation

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A non-territorieal nation within the United States - a linguistic minority deserving protection.
They number about 3/4 of a million across the U.S., but their core homeland is in the Low Country and Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia.,

There is a Gullah saying: Mus tek cyeara de root fa heal de tree - you need to takre care of the root in order to heal the tree.
Elected leader of the Gullah-Geechee Nation, Queen Quett - Dr. Marquetta L.Goodwine, has done just that - organizing the Nation to preserve
its culture, unique language, customs and to fight the ecological devastation of its original homeland.

The Gullah are a distinctive group of Black Americans. Because of their geographical isolation after the Civil War and strong community life,
the gullah have been able to preserve more of their African cultural heritage than any other group of Black Americans.

They speak a creole language similar to Sierra Leone Krio, use African names, tell African folktales, make African-style handicrafts such as baskets
and carved walking sticks, and enjoy a rich cuisine based primarily on rice.